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How did the French Revolution influence the reforms of Napoleon?

The French had to bear the autocratic rule of Napolean Bonaparte for a short period of time. He seized the power in 1799. He instituted many reforms which were influenced by the French Revolution. The reforms introduced are mentioned below:

1. The farmers were made the owner of the land.


2. ‘A sinking fund’ was formulated to avoid public debt.


3. Transportation was improved by constructing many roads.


4. The state-controlled the clergy.


5.’Bank of France’ was established for the maintenance of finance.


6. The existing laws were codified and a new code of law was implemented.


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