Read the eighth amendment to the constitution. excessive bail shall not be required, nor excessive fines imposed, nor cruel and unusual punishments inflicted. which statement best summarizes the intent of the eighth amendment? people accused of crimes have no rights until there is a verdict in court. the government must ask victims’ families how criminals should be punished. people accused of crimes have specific constitutional protections. the government may inflict any kind of punishment it chooses.

What event had weakened florida’s economy immediately before the start of the great depression? a) the freezing of orange trees b) the end of florida’s land boom c) the start of another world war d) the building of florida’s railroads

Choose the right words or phrases to complete each sentence. the battle of shiloh was a draw union armies in the western theater had more success than union forces back east. as a general, ulysses s. grant was determined the answers are above

By the end of the 1800s, there was a change in the nature of the immigrants coming to the united states. immigration from northern europe—england, ireland, germany, and scandinavia—declined, while immigration from italy, russia, and austria-hungary grew. in fact, between 1900 and 1910, more than three-fourths of all immigrants came from these three countries. unfortunately, these countries were far removed england, the home of our founders, and the immigrants who came from them had a hard time adjusting to life in their new country.