Question

A major grievance the colonists had against Great Britain dealt with the fact that colonists were being punished cruelly for crimes against Great Britain. According to the drafters of the Declaration of Independence, "He [the King] has constrained our fellow Citizens taken Captive on the high Seas to bear Arms against their Country, to become the executioners of their friends and Brethren, or to fall themselves by their Hands." Which amendment in the Bill of Rights was created to protects against this?

Answer 1

Answer: The eighth amendment

Step-by-step explanation:

The Eighth amendment bill states that "Excessive bail shall not be required, nor excessive fines imposed, nor cruel and unusual punishments inflicted." This amendment hinders the government from imposing unduly harsh penalties on criminal defendants either when obtaining or as punishment for their crime after being convicted

The Eighth amendment bill of rights was created to protect against what the colonist had with Great Britain.