How Did the Civil Code of 1804 Reflect Napoleon's Personal

question 12

Multiple Choice

How did the Civil Code of 1804 reflect Napoleon's personal beliefs regarding society?

• A)It treated women as legally dependent on men,regardless of age,which reflected Napoleon's patriarchal beliefs.
• B)For the first time since the early days of revolution,the role of women was elevated and had become equal to that of men,which reflected Napoleon's belief in natural rights.
• C)The code was in general a liberal document on which many social and political changes have been based,reflecting Napoleon's belief that society could change for the better.
• D)The code made clear that the new nobility were to be treated in a preferential manner by the law,reflecting Napoleon's belief that heritage was more important than professional skill.
• E)The Civil Code neglected to protect private property rights,which reflected Napoleon's belief that most property should belong to the state.

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