Concordat of 1801 * An agreement between Napolean and Pope Pius VII * France * 1801 * Both solidified the Roman Catholic Church as the majority church of France and brought back most of its civil status * Napoleonic Code * Civil code established under Napolean * France * 1804 * Forbade privileges based on birth‚ allowed freedom of religion‚ and specified that government jobs should go to the most qualified * Treaty of Amiens * Treaty
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Asprey‚ Robert B. The Rise of Napoleon Bonaparte. New York: Basic‚ 2000. Print. Cronin‚ Vincent. Napoleon Bonaparte; An Intimate Biography. N.p.: Cronin‚ Vincent‚ 1972. Print. Schom‚ Alan. Napoleon Bonaparte: A Life. New York: HarperCollins‚ 1997. Print. Cronin‚ Vincent. Napoleon Bonaparte; An Intimate Biography. N.p.: Cronin‚ Vincent‚ 1972. Print. Early Life “Napoleon was born in Ajaccio‚ Corsica‚ on August 15th 1769”12 “…a wealthy family from the Corsican nobility‚ although when compared
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1815. He implemented a wide array of liberal reforms across Europe‚ including the abolition offeudalism and the spread of religious toleration.[2] His legal code in France‚ the Napoleonic Code‚ influenced numerous civil law jurisdictions worldwide. Napoleon is remembered for his role in leading France against a series of coalitions in the Napoleonic Wars. He won the majority of his battles and seized control of most of continental Europe in a quest for personal power and to spread the ideals of the French
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him for his support in helping them win their fight for equal rights “to achieve wealth‚ status‚ and security for their property” (Kagan‚ Ozment‚ Turner‚ Frank 586). Another of Napoleon’s domestic achievement was the Civil Code of 1804‚ otherwise known as the Napoleonic Code. This new law reform emphasized the abolishment of privileges based on birth‚ it also “allowed freedom of religion and stated that government jobs must be given to the most qualified” (Bio.com). Privileges that the aristocracy
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The Trial of Napoleon Bonaparte: Hero or Tyrant? Prosecution- opening statement: o “I will prove that Napoleon is guilty of crimes against the people of France‚ Russia‚ and Austria.” –Nathan Kravitz o “Napoleon is a well known man but also a well known dictator. He took France out of a constitutional monarchy and called himself emperor.” –Courtney Barnes o “I can prove that he is bad based on testimonies of the French and the British” –Armando Delgado o “From what I have seen and heard thus
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Civil Code that replaced the 360 local codes of the Ancient Regime. It was a combination of the egalitarianism of the Revolution and the authoritarianism of Napoleon. The code forbade privileges based on birth‚ allowed freedom of religion‚ and specified that government jobs go to the most qualified. It was‚ however‚ the first modern legal code to be adopted with a pan-European scope and it strongly influenced the law of many of the countries formed during and after the Napoleonic Wars. The Code was
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World Civilization II Take Home Test AMERICAN WAR OF INDEPENDENCE: * The American Revolutionary War (1775–1783) or American War of Independence or simply American Revolution‚ began as a war between the Kingdom of Great Britain and thirteen British colonies in North America‚ and ended in a global war between several European great powers. * The war was the end result of escalating political tensions between the Parliament of Great Britain and colonists opposed to various taxes and other
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Napoleon Bonaparte Quotes: http://www.brainyquote.com/quotes/authors/n/napoleon_bonaparte.html Overview: Napoleon Bonaparte is one of history’s greatest military commanders. Napoleon was a French military general and political leader‚ who grew famous and important during the French Revolution. He became the first emperor of France‚ serving from 1804 until 1814‚ and again in 1815‚ and his motive for military expansion changed the world. Napoleon changed military organization and training‚ and reorganized
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still used in the Concordat (the separation of Church and State) b. Still allowed religious freedom (as long as 50.001% of the people were Catholic) c. Great gain for Napoleon (recognition as a country from the Pope again)‚ little to no loss The Code Napoleon (and its impact and significance) a. As a result
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reform recognized military and civilians alike for their bravery and/or honorable service. Another reform was the equality of all in the eyes of the law. Freedom of religion was another one as well. The most important reform though was the Napoleonic Code. This code was designed specifically to reform the French legal system according to the principles and forbade privileges based on birth‚ allowed freedom of religion‚ and specified that government jobs should go to the most qualified.
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