Question

 “Napoleon had destroyed democracy in France, but in the administrative field he had incorporated revolutionary principles.” Justify the statement with suitable arguments.​

Answer 1

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• ✏"Napoleon had destroyed democracy in France, but in the administrative field he had incorporated revolutionary principles." Justify the statement with suitable arguments.✍

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• ✏The Civil Code Of 1804, usually known as the Napoleonic Code, did away with all privilege based on birth.✍

• ✏It established equality before law and secured the right to poverty.✍

• ✏Napoleon simplified administrative division, abolished the feudal system and freed peasants from serfdom and memorial dues.✍

• ✏In the towns too, guild restrictions were removed.✍
• ✏Transportation and Communication system was improved.✍

Answer 2

Napoleon introduced the following changes to make the administrative system more efficient in the areas ruled by him:

He established civil code in 1804 also known as the Napoleonic Code. It did away with all privileges based on birth. It established equality before the law and secured the right to property.

He simplified administrative divisions, abolished feudal system, and freed peasants from serfdom and manorial dues.

In towns too, guild systems were removed. Transport and communication systems were improved.

Peasants, artisans, businessmen and workers enjoyed the new found freedom.

Each state possessed its own currency and weights and measures.