Question

"Napoleon had destroyed democracy in France but in the administrative field, he had incorporated revolutionary
principles in order to make the whole system more rational and efficient.” Analyse the statement with arguments

Answer 1

 "Napoleon had destroyed democracy in France but in administrative field he had incorporated revolutionary principles in order to make the whole systems more rational and efficient."

(a) All privileges based on birth were removed.

(b) Established equality before law.

(c) Right to property was given.

(d) Simplified administrative divisions.

(e) Feudal system was abolished and freed peasants from serfdom and manorial dues.

(f) Guild restrictions were removed.

(g) Transport and communication systems were improved.

Answer 2

"Napoleon had destroyed democracy in France but in the administrative field, he had incorporated revolutionary principles in order to make the whole system more rational and efficient.”

 
The Civil Code of 1804 or Napoleonic Code abolished privileges by birth, introduced equality before law and incorporated right to property.

He also abolished feudal systems in other parts of Europe and liberated the peasants from serfdom and manorial dues.

The traditional guild system was also abolished.

The transportation system was improved.

Uniform currencies, measurements in many regions reduced the time consumption and relieved the traders.

Easy transport of good due to common currency from one region to another.

He even improved and modified the administrative divisions in Switzerland, Italy,Germany, Dutch Republic