Napoleonic Code and Citizenship in France

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What was the main aim of the Napoleonic laws?

  • To maintain feudal and religious practices
  • To expand the power of the clergy
  • To strengthen aristocratic influence
  • To centralize and secularize new states (correct)

Which of the following rights were affirmed by the Napoleonic laws?

  • Legal right of men to control women (correct)
  • Workers' rights to collective bargaining
  • Women's rights to property ownership
  • Equal rights for children

What was the impact of the Napoleonic Wars on French expansion?

  • Expansion of religious practices in new states
  • Weakening of centralized and secular states
  • Defeat of the First Coalition and formation of the Second Coalition (correct)
  • Strengthening of French aristocratic influence

What was the status of trade unions under the Napoleonic laws?

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What was the role of fathers according to the Napoleonic laws?

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What was the significance of the decree of August 23rd, 1793?

<p>It opened the French army to all male inhabitants of the nation. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What did Napoleon introduce into the formal system of war tactics and maneuvers?

<p>Unprofessional mass soldiers capable of quick movement and defeating the enemy. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What was one of Napoleon's strengths as a military leader?

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What did Napoleon do to surprise and demolish his opponents on the battlefield?

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What did Napoleon achieve with the introduction of mass armies and unconventional battlefield tactics?

<p>Surprised and killed his enemies by ignoring traditional rules of engagement. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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Napoleonic Laws: Aim?

To centralize and secularize newly acquired states.

Napoleonic Laws: Gender Rights?

Affirmed the legal right of men to control women.

Napoleonic Wars: Impact?

Led to the defeat of the First Coalition and the formation of the Second Coalition.

Napoleonic Laws: Trade Unions?

Trade unions were outlawed.

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Napoleonic Laws: Father's Role?

Ruled over everything in the family.

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Decree of August 23rd, 1793

Opened the French army to all male inhabitants of the nation.

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Napoleon's War System

Unprofessional mass soldiers capable of quick movement and defeating the enemy.

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Napoleon's Military Strength

Improvisation on the battlefield was crucial.

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Napoleon's Battlefield Surprise

Ignored old rules and introduced new tactics.

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Napoleon's Tactics: Result?

Surprised and killed his enemies by ignoring traditional battlefield rules.

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