Mention any three reforms introduced by Napoleon as a ruler of France
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Napoleon Bonaparte crowned himself as a emperor of France.
(1) In the administrative field he had incorporated many revolutionary principles which made the whole system more effective and efficient.
(2) His civil code of 1804 did away all the privileges based on birth, establish equality before law and secure the right to private property.
(3) He introduce a uniform system of weighs and measure provided by the decimal system.
(4) Initally many belived Napoleon as a liberator who would bring freedom for the people.
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Napoleon's Educational Reforms:
(i) Education was basically the monopoly of Religion. But this monopoly was broken by Napoleon played a great role in establishing Modern Institutions of Education from primary to higher level.
Napoleon's Economic Reforms:
(i) Emphasis on the improvement of fertility of Soil.
(ii) Steps to turn barren lands into productive lands.
(iii) Promotion to public works like roadways, waterways etc.
(iv) Established Bank of France.
Napoleon's Political Reforms:
(i) Napoleon after coming to power organized Plebiscite in France in which he got 30lakh votes in support and while 1562 in opposition.
(ii) On this ground respecting the wish of the people, he revived Monarchy in France and became the Emperor of France in 1804.
Napoleon's Cultural Reforms:
(i) Emphasis on construction of palaces.
(ii) He started an award “Legion of Honor” which was basically to satisfy the sentiments of his supporters.