Question

Which among the following is not a reform introduced by Napoleon?

• A. The farmers were made land owners.
• B. Transportation was improved by construction of roads.
• C. In an attempt to solve Public Debt, sinking fund was introduced.
• D. The Clergy controlled the State.

Answer 1

The correct option is D The Clergy controlled the State.

Napoleon Bonaparte ruled France from 1799 to 1815. He established many reforms which he drew inspiration from the French Revolution. According to his reform, the Clergy did not control the state, but the state controlled the Clergy. In an attempt to solve Public Debt, sinking fund was introduced. Finance was centralised by the establishment of the Bank of France. By codifying the existing laws, a new code of law was prepared. Nationalism strengthened during his reign.