How does the eighth amendment protect people found guilty of a crime

The crittenden compromise which option explains the role that this legislation played in the buildup to the civil war? it attempted to resolve the complications introduced by the missouri compromise; this to stave off the civil war. it sought to encourage southern diplomats to take their seats in congress so their voices could be heard in government. it proposed six amendments to the constitution aimed at protecting slavery; however, its passage was blocked by congress. it attempted to establish stipulations that made secession from the united states constitutionally legal.

The battle of sabine pass is important because? a) it was a stalemate between union and confederate armies. b) it resulted in the largest confederate casualty in the war. c) it marks the failed attempt of the union army to invade the confederate state of texas. d) it was won by the union soldiers and marked a turning point in the western front of the war.

"the plan of removing the aboriginal people who yet remain within the settled portions of the united states . . approaches its consummation. . an extensive region . . has been assigned for their permanent residence. it has been divided into districts and allotted among them. many have already removed and others are preparing to go. . " removal of southern indians to indian territory, 1835 this passage is most closely related to a) imperialism. b) the civil war. c) westward expansion. d) the french indian war.