Question

who was napoleon? what was civil code of 1804 ? Explain some of the reforms introduced by napoleon

Answer 1

Napoleon's codes (1804) were a set of civil codes that had to be practiced by the French society. The aim of the code was to reform the French society, in areas such as family, property, civil procedure etc. They were the following : 

 Established equality before law.  

Abolished all privileges based on birth.   

Granted the right to property to French citizens.  

Simplified administrative divisions.   

Abolished feudal system and freed peasants from serfdom. 

 Removed restrictions on guilds in towns. 

 Improved transport and communication.

Answer 2

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, the abolished feudal system, and freed peasants from serfdom and manorial dues.