In this excerpt, what is the english bill of rights
prohibiting?
and excessive bail hath been required of persons
committed in criminal cases to elude the benefit of the
laws made for the liberty of the subjects: and excessive
fines have been imposed; and illegal and cruel
punishments inflicted.
bails that are too moderate
the free election of parliament members
freedom of speech
cruel and illegal punishment

cruel and illegal punishment

Explanation:

THe excerpt is trying to develop the idea that punishment should be just the necessary for the crimes, nothing more nothing less, and it searches to protect the right of people to be treated fairly in their trials as well as if found guilty in their punishments, in the frist sentece speaks about excesive bail, which would be somthing like an excesive fine or bill to be payed for their mistakes.

one of the main reasons was definitely slavery. back in 1861, republican abraham lincoln was elected and ended up being a major influence in the slavery business. slavery greatly affected the texas economy because back in 1845 during the annexation of texas, slaves became a big part of the texas population. many texans that were in favor of the secession influenced groups through party ties.

the anwser is missions