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  • In Europe we drive on the right side of the road (exept for England)
  • Throughout Europe the same measures and weights, like kilogram, meter and liter was introduced and the old local sizes were abolished.
  • A standardized registration of births, marriages, divorces and deaths was introduced: the Registry.
  • The social positions were abolished including the special rights and privileges of the clergy and the aristocracy. They now had the same rights and obligations as citizens.
  • Education and health care were improved and more accessible for ordinary citizens.
  • Career opportunities for everyone in public administration and army (the higher functions had previously been almost exclusively the site of the aristocracy) because from Napoleon on, someone's capabilities were more important than someone's origin.
  • After Napoleon was defeated in 1815, the stolen art was demanded back. The works were no longer regarded as the private collection of a king or prince. It was the beginning of the national museums in most European countries.
  • The Napoleonic Code that he created remains a part of much of modern law and may be his major legacy.

Napoleon's military genius and leadership helped him to rapidly ascend in the ranks of the military during the final years of the First French Republic. He helped win France victories wherever he went, and was eventually coronated as Emperor of France. Napoleon's Empire gathered enemies from all of Europe, sparking the Napoleonic Wars. Different nations, including England, Austria, and other superpowers around Europe opposed to the French Empire banded together in Coalitions to defeat the Emperor. After many victories over the European powers, Napoleon invaded Russia, a disastrous decision, as it led to a slow retreat. From then on, Napoleon's power began to weaken, and he was defeated at the Battle of Leipzig. Napoleon was then exiled to the island of Elba. Napoleon, however, did not give up very quickly and made a hasty return to France. After the "Hundred Days," Napoleon was again defeated by the Duke of Wellington at Waterloo and sent to exile, this time to the deeply isolated island of Saint Helena, where he died of stomach cancer.

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He trashed the French Revolutionary Calendar.

He created the Napoleonic Code.

He encouraged universal public education (for men at least).

He supported freedom of and freedom from religion.

He endorsed Merit for government employment.

He ensured affordable bread.

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He brought victory to the French army, established the Napoleonic code, granted religious freedom and freedom of occupation(talent not birth) and he freed the serfs(slaves) from neighboring countries

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Was Napoleon good or evil?

Napoleon was good for France. He established a national bank, built better roads, created public schools, pulled France out of bankruptcy and won many great battles.


Was Napoleon Bonaparte good or bad for France?

Napoleon is one of the finest military Commanders in History. Following the Revoultion & the Reign of Terror Napoleon is given command of the Army of Italy, against the Austrians. his campaining is brilliant & his rise meteoric. The Code Napoleon to this day forms much of the basis of Law in France: As an administrator Napoleon is phenominal. As time passes the defeats in Russia, at Leipzig & finally at Waterloo end his reign. It is undoubted that Napoleon changes France out of all recognition, despite the failings that Napoleon had, in terms of the French & France, Napoleon Bonaparte was very good indeed. Bad, to some people for the fact that he conquered the countries. He was also a great leader which is how we remember him today.


Did the people of France vote for Napoleon to be emperor?

After how unstable the country had been during the French Revolution they finally just wanted stability, and Napoleon had proven to be a good leader.


Why was Napoleon Bonaparte a bad leader?

No, he was a good leader who sometimes did bad things.


Who was the French General convicted of treason by Napoleon?

Michel Ney (1769-1815) was a very trusted, loyal and great commanders of Napoleon. During the failed attempt of Napoleon to capture Russia in 1813 he took the rearguard action to ensure safe retreat of Napoleon and the bulk of army. He was the last soldier to leave Russian Soil during that retreat and was awarded the title of "bravest of the brave marshalls".In 1814 when Napoleon's enemies forced Napoleon back into France Ney alongwith few other Generals convinced Napoleon to abdicate the throne of France for France's good. He was rewarded by the Bourbon Monarchy to retain his rank and position. Ney's loyalty and affection remained with Napoleon and he perfirmed his duty as a French Soldier.In 1815 when Napoleon escaped from Elba to land in France to fight again, Ney was sent to fight and capture Napoleon. But instead of fighting against Napoleon Ney's old loyalties returned and he fought by the side of Napoleon at Waterloo.After Napoleon's defeat and exile Ney was tried for treason and was found guilty and executed by firing squad. Napoleon did not have anything to do with this action.Ney could have, and would have been spared if the Duke of Wellington had intervened, He did not on the grounds that it was an internal French problem that required a French solution.

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Was Napoleon good or evil?

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Did Napoleon turn his back on the revolution?

The revolution was as good as over when Napoleon came to power. Napoleon ended it completely by turning France into an Empire with himself as the emperor.


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What is one fact about Napoleon Bonaparte that proves he was a good leader in France?

He is honored at Les Invalides.


Was Napoleon good as an Emperor?

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Did the people of France vote for Napoleon to be emperor?

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France is a good place to relax because there are a huge variety of entertaining things to do in France. There are beaches in the south of France, fashion shows in Paris, and many museums and cafes.


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