What reforms did Napoleon institute in France?

Answer 1

Napoleon instituted several reforms in France. He had the Code Civil written, which even today is the basis for France's and many of Europe's civil law systems. These Napoleonic Codes were a rational, direct series of laws that replaced the old and confusing feudal laws. He applied these codes to many countries under his influence. He also instituted a new and still-existing system of institutes for secondary and higher learning - kept out of the hands of the Catholic Church - namely the lycées and the so-called Grandes Ecoles. He also introduced the decimal system to France and continental Europe.

In addition, Napoleon introduced other reforms:

1. he introduced the legion of honour. here people's deeds were recognized and awarded.
2. he introduced the concordat where he reconciled with the pope and catholic church.
3. he introduced the career opened to talents where people were appointed on merit and not because of influence.
4. he revived the French army and this helped France win battles and expand its boundaries.
5. he made a new constitution that guaranteed the rights and freedoms of the people.
6. he expanded boarders of France by annexing Denmark, Holland, Spain, Austria, Italian and German states.
7. he modernized the city of Paris
8. He created the French Central Bank.

Answer 2

What improvements and reforms did Napoleon institute? *