How does the eighth amendment protect people found guilty of a crime? a. it allows them to appeal the court decision. b. it allows only fines or imprisonment as punishment. c. it prevents cruel or unusual punishments. d. it requires a second trial for cases involving serious crimes.

I believe the answer is C

C. it prevents cruel or unusual punishments. The eighth amendment prevents federal government from imposing cruel or unusual punishments

most people were factory or company owners.

an economic reason that the south needed a reconstruction plan is that plantations, factories, and other businesses were destroyed during the war.