Why is hammurabi's code important? a. it was the first time any rules or society attempted to use written law that applied to everyone. b. it was a major step forward for civilization because it protected the weak from the strong. c. hammurabi based his code of law on the religious principles of the sumerians. d. many of the laws in use today come from hammurabi's code.

Why was the u. s. annexation of hawaii delayed until william mckinley became president? a: the rebels who overthrew queen liliuokalani opposed u. s. annexation. b: the senate did not approve the treaty of annexation until mckinley entered the white house. c: supporters of the nationalist cause were in the majority in hawaii until 1898. d: mckinley’s predecessor, grover cleveland, refused to sign the treaty of annexation.