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" Explain this statement.

Answer 1

Answer:

(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 brought some social and administrative reforms.

✔️ Privileges by birth was abolished.

✔️ Established equality before the law.

✔️ Secured right to property.

✔️ Abolished feudal system.

✔️ Freed peasants from serfdom and manorial dues.

✔️ Guild restrictions were removed.

✔️ Transport and communication systems were improved.

✔️ Implementation of uniform laws, standardised weights and measures in trade.