To what extent did French society benefit from Napoleonic rule in the years 1800-1808? - POLITICAL/LEGAL

Question 1

Napoleonic Code

Answer 1

• Napoleonic Civil Code des Francais introduced in March 1804
• In theory to abolish feudalism and end clerical/noble privileges tf/ ordinary people who made up most of French society no longer constricted to a certain social category that limited their freedoms and opportunity
• Equality before the law and the jury system and freedom of conscience

Question 2

Why did the Napoleonic Codes ultimately fail to benefit French society?

Answer 2

• Failure to practically implement these policies meant that the effect on French society’s day-to-day lives was negligible

Question 3

Why did the Napoleonic Codes harm French society?

Answer 3

• Censorship did not benefit French society, repressed the people’s voices
• ‘administrative police’ were responsible for general surveillance
• By 1801, only 4 newspapers allowed to Publish in Paris from 73 in January 1800

Question 4

What was the Le Chapelier Law?

Answer 4

• Under the code, some were harmed by Napoleonic rule as it continued to support employers over employees by
• Banned trade unions being reaffirmed in 1803
• Re-introduction of the livret meant workmen were made subject to close supervision

Question 5

When was the code of criminal procedure confirmed and what was it?

Answer 5

• Principle of trial by jury

- But wasn’t until 1808