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Samuel took shortcuts in building a new house for the mayor of his city. He wanted to

make a bigger profit and did not think the shortcuts would be noticed. Not long after the
house was finished and the mayor and his family had moved in a giant windstorm blew
through the city destroying the mayor's house and killing the mayor and his wife. Samuel
was sued in court and found guilty of building the structure below standard code. What
punishment would he receive under Draconian law?

Samuel took shortcuts in building a new house for the mayor of his city. He wanted-example-1
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Answer:

Death (took the quiz)

Step-by-step explanation:

Draconian law was so strict that if a home builder did not do a sufficient job and his workmanship caused the death of the homeowner then, the home builder could be sentenced to death.

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Answer:

Death

Step-by-step explanation:

Draconian law was known as being extremely harsh. People found guilty of a crime usually got the punishment they caused another or worse.

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