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The History of Law - Coggle Diagram
The History of Law
definition of laws
rules to maintain order and to keep people safe
made by the society
Ancient Egypt in 3000 B.C.
based on people's views of right and wrong
breaking the law
followed by simple or severe punishment
Babylon in 1772 B.C.
the Code of Hammurabi
the 1st written law in history
"an eye for an eye" as punishment
282 laws written on giant stone tablets
including laws about marriage, rewards for returning slaves, compensation for theft etc.
Rome in the mid-5th century B.C.
created the Law of the Twelve Tables
mostly civil laws (about citizens)
focused on property and possession
very well formed
Modern Day
new laws created by government
past laws replaced by new ones
ex) alcohol in the US