Question

Select all that apply

napoleon made many reforms that greatly the lives of millions of french men and women. Which statements describe these reforms?

developed a unified legal system for all the people of france

improved sidewalks, sewers, road network, and water supply

appointed family members to positions of power

created a civil service system that rewarded talent and hard work

Answer 1

The correct answers are: developed a unified legal system for all the people of France, improved sidewalks, sewers, road network, and water supply, appointed family members to positions of power.

Indeed, napoleon created the Napoleonic Code, the biggest overhaul of French legal laws in centuries. It completely modernized the feudal contradicting laws of the Ancient Regime and reorganized tax laws, civil law, criminal law, trade law, etc.

He also invested in the modernization of the road network so as to facilitate the movement of his troops for the many battles he waged. He made his brother Joseph Bonaparte King of Spain. His brother Jerôme was made king of Westphalia, a kingdom created specifically for him by Napoleon. He distributed monarchic positions for all of his siblings.

Answer 2

The correct answers are A) Developed a unified legal system B) improved sidewalks, sewers, road network, and water supply, and D) created a civil service system that rewarded talent and hard work.

Napoleon made the following reforms that greatly improved the lives of millions of French men and women: he developed a unified legal system, he improved sidewalks, sewers, road network, and water supply, and he created a civil service system that rewarded talent and hard work.

Napoleon’s reforms create order in France. He established a firm control in government, made it more efficient, he applied taxes equally for all the members of society, and built new schools because he supported the idea of a better France was the result of educated people.