Napoleonic Code

The Napoleonic Code was a new system of law drawn up for all of France by Napoleon Bonaparte

Public Education
 * extensive system of public schools called the lycées.
 * first step towards a universal public education
 * common curriculum

Government Centralization
 * Napoleon centralized all power in his own hand. It was a democracy and was far more efficient.

Concordat with the Pope
 * an agreement with the Vatican
 * confiscated church-land
 * state paid the clergy
 * Napoleon chose the higher-ups
 * church would pay taxes

The Economy
 * taxes were collected and efficiently
 * roads built
 * progressive taxes
 * commerce stimulated (Bank of France)
 * balanced the budget
 * no unemployment

RESULTS -> Militaristic Nation
 * Nation flourishes
 * Napoleon's position secure