Question

The Napoleonic Code: Napoleon had French law re-written. In order to streamline the confusing, sometimes repetitive elements of French law, Napoleon (like Justinian before him) had the law of the land codified in one supreme law. The Code corrected some injustices however it also restricted freedom of speech and the press gained under the revolution in the name of the authority.

after reading whats above, write down what the Napolean code what you know about it in your own words

Answer 1

- All people were declared equal before the law. There were no longer any special privileged for Nobles, Churchmen or rich people.

- Feudal right were ended.

- Trail by Jury was guaranteed.

- Religious Freedom was guaranteed.

- Parents were given powers over their children.

- Wives were not allowed to sell or give away property.

- A wife could only own property with her husband's consent in writing.

- Fathers were allowed to imprison their children for any time up to a month.