Based on the description of feudalism given in the lesson, analyze how Napoleon’s new ruling class resembled feudalistic relationships of Louis XVI’s time.Pick one answer below.

Question

Based on the description of feudalism given in the lesson, analyze how Napoleon’s new ruling class resembled feudalistic relationships of Louis XVI’s time.Pick one answer below.

Napoleon brought back the old ruling class that Louis XVI had used.

Napoleon implemented a system in which he granted titles and land to people who would support him financially.

Napoleon created the Council of the Ancients and the Council of 500, with himself at the top as consul.

Napoleon divided people between the Legion of Honor and taxpayers, similar to the Estates-General.

Answer 1

Napoleon implemented a system in which he granted titles and land to people who would support him financially. This resembles feudalistic relationships of Louis XVI's time, as it involved granting privileges and rewards to individuals who were loyal to the ruler in exchange for their support. This created a hierarchy within Napoleon's ruling class, much like the feudal system established by Louis XVI.