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It has been said of Napoleon Bonaparte that he was the enlightened despot France ever had. In what ways could Napoleon be described as “enlightened?” In what ways would he be considered a “despot?” I. Enlightened a. Napoleonic Code i. Ensured property rights ii. Religious liberty iii. Universal manhood suffrage 1. Elect officials 2. Choose professions b. Abolution of torture c. Weakening of power d. Reinstitutes slavery e. Creates: i. Honest tax collection (more for the wealthy, less for the poor) ii. Schools in France II. Despot a. Reestablishes absolute monarch b. Establishes autocracy by wealth i. Hereditary ii.
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