The Napoleonic Code was a new system of law drawn up for all of France by Napoleon Bonaparte
Public Education
- extensive system of public schools called the lycées.
- first step towards a universal public education
- common curriculum
Government Centralization
- Napoleon centralized all power in his own hand. It was a democracy and was far more efficient.
Concordat with the Pope
- an agreement with the Vatican
- confiscated church-land
- state paid the clergy
- Napoleon chose the higher-ups
- church would pay taxes
The Economy
- taxes were collected and efficiently
- roads built
- progressive taxes
- commerce stimulated (Bank of France)
- balanced the budget
- no unemployment
RESULTS
- Nation flourishes
- Napoleon's position secure
-> Militaristic Nation
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This information is provided from the teachings of Mr. Kerr. Keep in mind that it may be slightly different from that which another teacher may have taught. |