Why was first boatload of slaves brought directly from africa to the america important in the history? and what effect does have on america today?

Read the fifth amendment to the us constitution. no person shall be held to answer for a capital or otherwise infamous crime unless on a presentment or indictment of a grand jury, except in cases arising in the land or naval forces, or in the militia, when in actual service in time of war or public danger; nor shall any person be subject for the same offense to be twice put in jeopardy of life or limb; nor shall be compelled in any criminal case to be a witness against himself, nor be deprived of life, liberty, or property without due process of law; nor shall private property be taken for public use without just compensation. which option most accurately describes a purpose of this text?

Name one body of water the merchants traveled on

What is the main idea of this excerpt? 1.1.3