(Why was an almanac important during colonial times?) A. It was the only way people got the news
B. The work of the day depended largely upon the weather.
C. It was a great source of entertainment.
D. It was easy to print.

B. The work of the day depended largely upon the weather

Explanation:

People relied on almanacs to know the weather, big news, or other tid-bits that can help them in daily life.

I think the best answer from the choices listed above is option A. The impact that the criminal laws in Hammurabi's Code have would be that they ensured that slaves did not suffer persecution. Hammurabi's code, a fine example of the "an eye for an eye" mentality of justice, was established in order to please the gods he worshiped.