Asked by Jennifer Kunes on Sep 24, 2024
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What was Napoleon's attitude toward the institution of nobility?
A) As a former Jacobin,he hated the nobility and made sure that all nobles were exiled.
B) He used some noblemen of the old regime,such as Talleyrand,but in general he did not care for the institution.
C) He restored titles abolished by the revolution and created a hierarchy of new nobility based on service to the state.
D) He allowed old nobles to use their titles informally.
E) Being himself a member of the nontitled nobility of the old regime,Napoleon protected and promoted old nobles.
Institution of Nobility
The structured system or establishment of noble classes within a society, often hereditary, that enjoys certain privileges, titles, and social statuses.
Hierarchy
A system or organization in which people or groups are ranked one above the other according to status or authority.
- Grasp Napoleon's manipulation of nobility and creation of a new societal elite.
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Joanna Marie3 days ago
Final Answer :
C
Explanation :
Napoleon restored titles abolished by the revolution and created a hierarchy of new nobility based on service to the state. While he didn't use nobles exclusively, he did value the concept of nobility as a means of recognizing people's contributions to the state.
Learning Objectives
- Grasp Napoleon's manipulation of nobility and creation of a new societal elite.