Question

"Napoleon had destroyed democracy in France, but in the administrator if you'll be incorporated Revolutionary principles” Justify the statement.

History || Class 10 CBSE || 5 marks ||

Answer 1

Napoleon became the ruler of France on 2nd December, 1804. He established a monarchical political system. He was worried by the democratic forces unleashed by the revolution. But at the same time he did not want to ignore them entirely. So he introduced some reform in the administrative system. He tried to make the whole system more rational and efficient. To achieve this goal he took some important steps. These were
(i) He introduced civil code of 1804 which did away with all privileges based on birth. It established equality before the law and secured the right to property.
(ii) He simplified administrative divisions, abolished the feudal system and freed peasants from serfdom and manorial dues.
(iii) Moreover, guild restrictions were removed, transport and communications systems were improved, standardised weights and measures and a common national currency were introduced.
By these new policies peasants, artisans, workers and new businessmen were benefitted and started to enjoy a new-found freedom.
Thus, it can be concluded that Napoleon had destroyed democracy in France but in administrative field he had incorporated revolutionary principles.
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Answer 2

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"Napoleon had destroyed democracy in France,...revolutionary principles"



☆ Napoleon became the ruler of france around 1804.

☆ he knew that French people who had democratic government would be against him if he established a monarchical rule over there. he introduced some reforms as he wanted the monarchical system to be efficient:

○ peasants were to be free of all of their dues, feudal system was abolished.

○ all privileges based on birth had to be removed. ( equality before law )

○ right to property was introduced.

○ transportation and communication were improved.

○ a common national currency was introduced.

○ guild restrictions were removed. { craftsmen, merchants et cetera }

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