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.(1 point)
Responses

Napoleon brought back the old ruling class that Louis XVI had used.
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 implemented a system in which he granted titles and land to people who would support him financially.

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

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

Answer 1

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

Explanation: Like feudal lords, Napoleon created a new nobility by giving titles, land, and privileges to men who owed him loyalty and service, recreating hierarchical, patron-client bonds similar to Louis XVI’s feudal relationships.