Question

Q.5. What were the reforms introduced by Napoleon Bonaparte in France?

Answer 1

Reforms in Law: In 1804, Napoleon took on the legal system of France. The system of laws was in a state of chaos. Laws were not n 1804, Napoleon took on the legal system of France. The system of laws was in a state of chaos. Laws were not codified and were based on Roman law, ancient custom or monarchial paternalism. During  the revolution, many laws were changed. 

Answer 2

1804, Napoleon Bonaparte crowded himself emperor of France.

napoleon saw his role as a moderniser of Europe.

He introduced many laws such as the protection of private property and a uniform system of weights and measures provided by the decimal system.

Initially ,many saw Napoleon as a liberator who would bring freedom for the people but soon the napoleonic armies came to be viewed everywhere as an invading force .

He was finally defeated at Waterloo in 1815.

Many of his measures that carried the revolutionary ideas of liberty and the modern laws to other parts of Europe had an impact on people long after Napoleon had left.