What were the consequences of the Code of Hammurabi for ancient society, and how does this system of justice compare to modern American laws?

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What were the consequences of the Code of Hammurabi for ancient society, and how does this system of justice compare to modern American laws? To explain your point, draw on information about how the Code of Hammurabi emerged, the overall theme, and what you see as some of the more striking statutes listed.