Question

question 5 of 28 which of the following was a consequence of the napoleonic wars? a. many conquered countries were split into distinct social classes, with foreign french leaders dominating local governments. b. many conquered countries adopted legal systems based on the idea that laws should be publicly known and fairly implemented. c. many conquered countries began to question the ideas of the enlightenment that had played a major role in the french revolution. d. many conquered countries established constitutional democracies modeled after napoleons own system of government.

Explanation:

One of the legacies of the Napoleonic Wars was the spread of the Napoleonic Code. The Napoleonic Code emphasized that laws should be publicly known and fairly implemented, and many conquered countries adopted legal - systems influenced by these principles. Option A is incorrect as it over - simplifies the social and political situation in conquered countries. Option C is wrong because the Napoleonic era was still influenced by Enlightenment ideas. Option D is incorrect as Napoleon's system was not a constitutional democracy.

Answer:

B. Many conquered countries adopted legal systems based on the idea that laws should be publicly known and fairly implemented.