Explain any five social and administrative reforms introduced by Napolean in the regions under his control.
- WITHIN the wide swathe of territory that came his control, Napoleon set about introducing many of the reforms that he had already introduced in France.
- He had introduced revolutionary principles in order to make the whole system more rational and efficient.
- He did away with all privileges based on birth, established equality before the law and secured the right to property.
- Napoleon simplified administrative divisions.
- He abolished the feudal system and freed peasants from serfdom and manorial dues.
- In the towns guild restrictions were removed.
- Transport and communication systems were improved.
- Peasants, artisans, workers and new businessmen enjoyed a new found freedom.