European History: Napoleonic Code and Rights

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What was a key feature of the Napoleonic Code?

Introduction of birth-based privileges
Abolition of the Feudal system (correct)
Establishment of the Guild system in towns
Protection of monarchy rights

Which ideology is closely associated with the notion of individual rights and equality in Europe during the mid-18th century?

Fascism
Liberalism (correct)
Socialism
Conservatism

How did the Napoleonic Code impact property rights?

It abolished all forms of private property
It protected property rights (correct)
It limited property rights to nobility
It encouraged communal land ownership

What did the 1834 Customs Union in Germany exemplify?

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What aspect of European organization was lacking in the mid-18th century?

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Napoleonic Code

A set of laws introduced by Napoleon Bonaparte in 1804, replacing feudalism with principles of equality, property rights, and simplified administration.

Nationalism

The process of creating a sense of unity and shared identity among people within a nation, often based on common language, history, culture, and territory.

Liberalism

A political ideology advocating for individual rights, equality before the law, limited government intervention, and free markets.

National Unity

A political movement that emphasized the importance of a nation-state, based on shared culture, language, and history, often promoting the idea of a single nation within a defined territory.

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