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question 43
2 pts
why was the napoleonic code a great legacy of napoleons leadership in france?
it protected the traditional right of trial by combat
it based the legal system on equal treatment, no matter the social class
it laid the foundation for the return of the monarchy to rule france
it kept nobility in places of power and influence
question 44
2 pts
what is one major difference between the haitian revolution and other latin american revolutions?
the haitian revolution was led by slaves, while most latin american revolutions were led by wealthy landowners
the haitian revolution was the only revolution to fail. all other latin american revolutions succeeded
the haitian revolution was the last revolution in latin america, only gaining independence in 2015
the haitian revolution was led by catholics, while most latin american revolutions were led by protestants

Explanation:

Question 43

The Napoleonic Code abolished privileges based on birth, allowed freedom of religion, and specified that government jobs should go to the most qualified. It was based on the principles of equality before the law, which means equal treatment regardless of social class. Trial by combat was an old - medieval practice that was not protected by the Napoleonic Code. The code was more in line with the ideals of the French Revolution rather than laying the foundation for the return of monarchy (though Napoleon himself became an emperor, the code had more revolutionary legal principles). Also, it did not keep the nobility in power as it was more merit - based in some aspects.

The Haitian Revolution was a slave revolt. Slaves, under leaders like Toussaint Louverture, fought for their freedom and independence. In most Latin American Revolutions (such as those led by Simon Bolivar, Jose de San Martin), the leaders were often creoles (people of European descent born in the Americas) or wealthy landowners. The Haitian Revolution was a success (it led to the establishment of an independent Haiti). It was not the last revolution in Latin America (many countries gained independence in the early 19th century, and Haiti gained independence in 1804). Also, religion (Catholic vs Protestant leadership) was not the main differentiating factor between the Haitian Revolution and other Latin American Revolutions.

Answer:

It based the legal system on equal treatment, no matter the social class.

Question 44