The U.S gained many people of French heritage.
The code of hammurabi is such an important factor in the development of empires because everyone in the empire could see the laws. The said law were being displayed throughout the empire for all to see. Hope this answers the question.
Before the French Revolution, France was divided into the First Estate, Second Estate and Third Estate. The First Estate was composed of the clergy. The Second Estate was Nobles of the Sword, knights, and Nobles of the Robe, who were high ranking judiciary officials. The Third Estate was composed of everyone else, including the middle class and the peasantry, which was almost all of the population (98%).