Answer: Hammurabi's Code
Explanation: Hammurabi was the Babylonian king, a member of the Babylonian Dynasty that ruled Mesopotamia. Hammurabi himself ruled from 1792 to 1750 BC, and fought against other kingdoms and dynasties in Mesopotamia created the great Babylonian Empire. He is best known for his law written about 1754 BC, and contains 282 rules, laws, and this is considered one of the oldest written laws in the world. This law precisely defines social classes, rights and obligations.
The purpose was justifying breaking away from britian and explaining the reasons for becoming independent