NCERT Solutions Class 10 Social Science History : What changes did Napoleon introduce to make the administrative system more efficient in the territories ruled by him?
- Napoleon established Napoleonic Code also known as civil code in 1804). It did away with all privileges based on birth. It established equality before the law and secured the right to property.
- He secured the right to property, established equality before the law and removed all privileges based on birth.
- He simplified administrative divisions in the Dutch Republic in Switzerland in
Italy and Germany. - The feudal system was abolished and peasants were freed from serfdom and manorial dues.
- New businessmen, artisans, peasants and workers enjoyed a new found freedom.
- Guild restrictions were removed in towns.
- Transport and communication systems were improved.
- In territories under French control such as Italy, Germany, Switzerland, and Dutch Republic, peasants were freed from manorial dues, peasants were freed from serfdom, feudal system was abolished, administrative divisions were simplified.
- Uniform laws, standardized weights, and measures, and a common national currency was introduced. It facilitated the movement and exchange of goods and capital from one region to another.
