This amendment protects citizens from excessive bail and cruel and unusual punishment. This was in response to the Coercive Acts created by King George before the Revolutionary Era.

Cuneiform was invented in which religion? mesoamerica egypt indus mesopotamia

Which of the following statements accurately differentiates elites from commoners in maya

Montezuma was taken prisoner by the spanish and held captive for months while the spanish ransacked the city of tenochtitlan. what was the fate of montezuma? a he escaped only to be cut down in battle. b he reasoned with the spanish and got them to leave the city. c he died of old age while in the custody of cortes. d he was struck with stones trying to plead for peace with his people and it is reported he died a few days later.