Question

1. summarize the significance of the concordat of 1801 for both napoleon and the pope.
2. why was the napoleonic code so revolutionary? was it more of a step forward or a step back and why?
3. why did napoleon sell thomas jefferson such a sizable piece of land, presumably wealthy with natural resources?
4. in what ways did napoleon think the continental system would be a key to his success?

Explanation:

1. For Napoleon, the Concordat of 1801 helped to reconcile with the Catholic Church, gain popular support, and assert state - control over the Church. For the pope, it restored some influence in France after the upheaval of the French Revolution.
2. The Napoleonic Code was revolutionary as it codified laws, promoted equality before the law (to an extent), and standardized legal systems across regions. It was a step forward in terms of legal modernization and creating a more uniform society, but also had limitations such as reinforcing gender inequalities.
3. Napoleon sold the Louisiana Territory to Thomas Jefferson due to financial difficulties, the loss of Haiti (a major French colony), and the need to focus on European affairs.
4. Napoleon thought the Continental System would be key to his success by cutting off British trade with the European continent, weakening Britain economically, and thus strengthening France's position in Europe.

Answer:

1. For Napoleon: Reconciled with Church, gained support, asserted state - control. For Pope: Restored some influence.
2. Revolutionary due to law - codification, equality (to an extent), and standardization. Step forward in legal modernization but had limitations.
3. Financial difficulties, loss of Haiti, focus on Europe.
4. Cut off British trade, weaken Britain, strengthen France in Europe.