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

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: Granting titles/land in exchange for loyalty and service recreated lord-vassal style relationships — a hierarchical ruling class dependent on the ruler — similar to feudal patronage under Louis XVI.