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"Napoleon had destroyed democracy in France but in the administrative field he had incorporated revolutionary principles in order to make the whole system more rational and efficient." Analyse the statement with arguments.
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"The peace negotiations in Geneva followed the division of Vietnam that set in motion a series of events that turned Vietnam into a battle field." Analyse the statement with arguments.**
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"The peace negotiations in Geneva followed the division of Vietnam that set in motion a series of events that turned Vietnam into a battle field." Analyse the statement with arguments.**
Solution:
(i) The Civil code of 1804 also known as Napoleonic code spread to all countries including Switzerland, Italy and Germany.
(ii) The Napoleonic code did away with privileges based on birth, established equality before the law and secured the right to property.
(iii) Napoleon simplified administrative divisions thereby abolishing feudal system. He freed the peasants and other sections of society from serfdom and manorial dues.
(iv) In the towns too, guild restrictions were removed.
(v) Transport and communications network improved and peasants, artisans, workers and businessmen enjoyed freedom that was gained due to Napoleon's uniform laws, standardised measures and weights, common currency system which facilitated the movement and exchange of goods from one region to another.
(ii) The Napoleonic code did away with privileges based on birth, established equality before the law and secured the right to property.
(iii) Napoleon simplified administrative divisions thereby abolishing feudal system. He freed the peasants and other sections of society from serfdom and manorial dues.
(iv) In the towns too, guild restrictions were removed.
(v) Transport and communications network improved and peasants, artisans, workers and businessmen enjoyed freedom that was gained due to Napoleon's uniform laws, standardised measures and weights, common currency system which facilitated the movement and exchange of goods from one region to another.
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