Napoleon Bonaparte, our emperor, has caused quite a stir in France today. His name occupies prime position in everyone’s conversations. In recent events taking place during his reign, different opinions have arisen about his system of governing. On one hand, some people believe that France blossomed under his rule; on the other hand, others strongly feel that he did not impact the country in a positive manner. I have found that Napoleon’s reforms were more beneficial for the average French citizen because they helped France flourish and recover from the after-effects of the French Revolution. There are many others who share my opinion; according to Ben Weider, an expert in history, Bonaparte ensured a fair taxation policy, thus causing the income of the peasants to rise. Previously, under the rule of King Louis XVI and his predecessors, the …show more content…
While I was given the opportunity to get educated because of my family’s high status in society, it pained me to see that the vast majority, which largely comprised of the third estate, was not given the same chance. Our ruler also felt the same way about this unequal distribution of knowledge, and the system of education in France was henceforth restructured. Now, I hear the sounds of children, from all corners of my country, bidding farewell to their parents and entering a whole new world of Rousseau, Voltaire, and Socrates. My heart fills with joy when I see the new generation of Frenchmen taking an active interest in the lives of their fellow countrymen and their nation. Finally, Napoleon and his government proved that they were secular and independent of the Church, and therefore would not make the same errors committed by previous monarchs. However, he allowed Christians to practice their religion if they wanted to do so, thus proving that he was not only a sensible ruler but also a benevolent
Lefebvre argues that the nobility formed a vast social and political network that reached all over France, from the government all the way down to the peasantry. He draws attention to the extent of the nobility’s power and the role they played in French politics and society even before the revolution. Lefebvre’s quote also suggests that the nobility’s influence was not limited
The French Revolution was a drastic time for the people of France. In 1789, the majority of people were living in poverty and dealing with terrible conditions. People were split into three estates: the first, second, and third, the first being the wealthiest. Political, economic, and social situations were what contributed to people’s desire for change. The three main, or biggest causes of the French Revolution, were taxes, inequality, and lack of reform.
Napoleon Bonaparte, thehistoryofnapoleon.blogspot.com/2013/07/effects-of-french-revolution-on-france.html. Accessed 11 Apr.
Andrew Jackson was arguably the first “Average Joe” to be coined as President of the United States. His impact on the nation’s history is one that will never be forgotten since he brought about new fashions to approaching government, and new ways to view the country and its actions. This entire era was deemed “The Age of Jackson”, a deserving title for the man and the time period he was involved in, due to the way he approached and altered government and other decisions that changed American life. In the presidential election of 1824 Jackson won the popular vote of the American citizens, but he did not win the electoral vote; therefore, John Quincy Adams won the election.
(Document 2) In 1789 Napoleon abolished feudalism and outlawed custom houses making high peasant taxes as well as all feudal restrictions no more. This gave peasant more property and ownage of things (Notes 3/2/17). All of these outlaws highlight Napoleon 's embodiment of the french revolution because It shows that he wanted equality and peace between the nobles and peasants just as the “Equality” part of France’s motto states “Liberty, Equality,
There is a big emphasis placed on education, which is now readily available compared to previously when manly rich landowner’s children had the means to attend school and get education. In this newly emerging curious society effected by the Enlightenment dramatic political and literary changes start taking place, among other fluctuations.
New Haven: Yale University Press. Gaspard Gourgaud, Journal de Sainte-Helene, 1815-1818, 2 vols. (Paris, n.d.), ii, pp.107-108. Grab, Alexander (2003) Napoleon and the Transformation of Europe.
Before the rule of Napoleon, saw that the ex-peasants were having trouble paying for basic necessities because of the high taxes. Now, they are able to spend some money on things they want because they do not have to pay it all in taxes.” Because France’s economy was improving, Napoleon makes sure that the third estate was not required to pay high taxes which they could not affotrd. This makes the people who earn less money more content since they were now able to spend the money they usually would on taxes, on things for their own pleasure instead. Since everyone is to pay taxes depending on how much money they made, it caused more people to live happy and more economically stable
Taking advantage of his rising popularity, Napoleon became the ruler of France and eventually the ruler of an empire. Napoleon Bonaparte had a positive impact on France and Europe due to the military, political and economic stability he restored to France, the laws he put in place, the reforms he introduced to the European countries he conquered and his improvement of the education system. After a time of uncertainty in France brought about by the French Revolution, Napoleon restored the stability of France through the military. France had experienced a time of military failure during the 1790’s when other European nations declared war on France. Napoleon emerged in this time as a skilled soldier and tactician.
Napoleon spread enlightenment ideas that benefited the people in France. He created the Napoleonic code, which was basically the first written document of laws. That meant that the judge could not change anything, but the laws applied to all citizens equally and protected their rights. He gave people religious tolerance, which means people had religious freedom. He also created a system of meritocracy, giving positions based on people's talents and not to the ones that are higher classes.
Napoleon rooted out corruption, the downside of this France was always at war. Napoleon fought for land and France never stopped warring he wanted to take over Brittan, but it was just out of reach for him. So, he tried to invade Russia with six thousand men, Russia retreated but while burning Frances crops as they left, with this loss to Napoleon he slowly fell off his pedestal as
Napoleon did many things for France. Including bring the churches back and letting people practice their own religion again. Which most people did not do back then because if someone supported their religion more than the leader then the leader would not have complete control over them. They can not do anything to them cause the worst thing that could happen is that they die and go to heaven. Also he he opened up schools in France that was free for the boys even if they was poor, even if it was not for the girls to attend to, but that was common back then.
This essay will examine the historical accuracy of the film Les Miserables in terms of the social, economic and political conditions in French society post French Revolution. The film Les Miserables depicts an extremely interesting time in French history (from about 1815-1832.) Even though the story line does not depict every detail and event that occurred during the time period as well as the fact that some aspects are dramatized for entertainment purposes, the film effectively spans thirty years of economic, political and social aspects of French Society. However it also manages to bring in references to the past, the French Revolution (1789-1799) and the impact it had on the society portrayed in the film.
Before Napoleon became emperor, France was in a post-revolutionary state after a series of civil wars. Napoleon Bonaparte’s accomplishments were achieved inside and outside of France. Napoleon’s political feats were achieved by having superior military leadership. Napoleons leadership of France ended up turning tables in many different areas from gaining economic stability to establishing an agreement with Pope Pius VII of the Roman Catholic Church. The greatest achievements that made the years 1801-1805 the height of Napoleons political career were the Concordat, the Napoleonic Code, and the reformation of French economy.
All this power started to corrupt Napoleon and amplify his greediness. This made him become a dictator and he started to abuse his power. “Milk and apples (this has been proved by science, comrades) contain substances absolutely necessary to the well-being of a pig. ”(Orwell 23) . Napoleon convinces the animals in the farm to give him and the pigs more milk and food.