Why was the 8th amendment written?

To stop violence in prisons

To prevent harsh punishments

To prohibit involuntary servitude

To protect against discrimination

From whom did the zhou empires claim the right to rule

Many immigrants to the U. S. during the last quarter of the twentieth century had escaped by boat from which communist country? A. Vietnam B. West Germany C. Australia D. Japan

Bottom of the social hierarchy in Egypt and Mesopotamia

According to Paine, what problems did the Patriots face?

What was the effect of spain's defeat in their "Great Enterprise of England"? Support your answer with details and information from the article

How did Mussolini and the Fascists rise to power? A. by aligning with Communist revolutionaries against the military B. by appealing to citizens' anger at economic crisis and social unrest C.

When Jacob starts running, his legs move faster and his heart rate increases. Which types of muscles are involved in these changes? Skeletal muscles control his leg movement and smooth muscles control his heart rate.

Why did the Mexican-American War cause lingering resentment among Mexicans? a. Any major military defeat is bound to upset the populace. b. They were close to winning the war until the very end, when General Scott entered Mexico City. c.

Why did the colonists feel the taxes were unfair? (American Revolution)

Read the following description. Which word describes the situation? India's film industry, known as Bollywood, creates films with high production values but morally conservative content.