Which sentence best describes the effect of Napoleon's economic reforms on the people of France?

Napoleon's property laws made it easy for the rich to take over farmers' land.

Napoleon's tax system decreased the inequality between the rich and the poor.

Napoleon's tax on tobacco caused a revolt in the southern districts of France.

Napoleon's reformed tax system exempted the majority of landowners from taxes.

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15 February, 15:44

Which sentence best describes the effect of Napoleon's economic reforms on the people of France?

Napoleon's property laws made it easy for the rich to take over farmers' land.

Napoleon's tax system decreased the inequality between the rich and the poor.

Napoleon's tax on tobacco caused a revolt in the southern districts of France.

Napoleon's reformed tax system exempted the majority of landowners from taxes.

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Kaiya Rocha · Answer 1

For the answer to the question above, Napoleon Bonaparte's biggest reform and influence was the Napoleonic Code. This code forbade privileges based on birth, gave the people freedom of religion and stated that government jobs should be awarded to the most qualified person. The code was not well liked among countries surrounding France at its time of implementation. Napoleon’s tax system decreased the inequality between the rich and the poor.