Although many people would argue that Napoleon’s reforms during the time of the French Revolution were for the sake of himself and his believes, it is important to take note of the outcomes that were brought about from all of his thoughtful plans and reforms for the citizens of France.
Though in recent events, Napoleon has signed the concordat, which is an agreement in which establishes a relationship between the Catholic Church and state. Many people have stated that Napoleon performed this action only to control France and gain power; however, the obvious and correct reason behind this was for the liberty of the citizens. Church, to many people, is like a second home; it allows people to feel welcome and pray at any time they wish to. Now that this is connected with the state, it makes religion influence the government, thus providing more social
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This code was the first legal code to be established in a country with a civil legal system; it provided equal rights to members of all different social groups and eliminated offenses based on religious superstitions. Most people may argue that this code limited liberty and promoted order over individuals’ rights, yet they do not realize that this is the exact opposite. Napoleon believed that this code should be based on the idea that equality and the righteous of the citizens are far more important than the ruling of the kings and the power within the upper-class people. This is not only right, but it is simply common sense, for if everyone wasn’t treated equally, whether it’d be through religion, color, or gender, then there would be a completely corrupt and imbalanced government, and the whole country would be in war with one another. Therefore, in conclusion, this, out of the many great reforms that Napoleon passed on, was one that changed the revolution and shaped the system and laws of France