g- roads, factories, and harbors- that had been destroyed by the Revolution. He now controlled every part of the French life. He invited the Nobles back that had fled abroad he granted amnesty to all of the migrs. Napoleon's greatest accomplishments are little known to the outside world. He restructured the government. He made sweeping changes in all aspects of government. He tried to rid France of corrupt government. Excluding himself, of course. But he did limit terms on which people could hold office. He also granted rights to citizens all over France that were formerly mistreated by the French people and the government. Many of the laws that were passed in Napoleons day still exist today in the form of a foundation for the current government. Such as his banking system for example. It was amazing that a man from so little could do so much for the country that had originally conquered his country. Well the time came when he conquered them. wrote laws that are still in use today. He reorganized the treasury department, forming the Bank of France, and regulating taxation. He setup an education system with secondary and technical schools. Napoleon gave out awards to those that had significant achievements for France. It was his Legion of Honor, which is still exists today. A Council of State was set up to give him advice, and help him write laws. France became one of the first efficiently organized modern states. In 1801, Napoleon made an agreement with the pope that made Catholicism the state religion, but all religions were to be tolerated. In 1802, Napoleon was elected First Council for life. This was done by using a voting system where everyone saw exactly how you voted. You had to sign your name in the "YES" or "NO" columns. Rarely did anyone choose to oppose Napoleon. Two years later, Napoleon not content with being First Council crowned him self-Emperor of France. At this time France was no longer a republic. Napoleon invited the...
