Why did puritans use stocks as a form of punishment? a)puritans did not want to punish people using violence. b)stocks were meant to embarrass people in front of their neighbors. c)the puritans could not afford to build jails to house criminals. d)the stocks kept people still while ministers preached to them.

Hich explains why the constitution gave congress the power to create a system of federal courts? the constitution wanted congress to share power with the judicial branch. the constitution anticipated the need for courts lower than the supreme court. the constitution wanted congress to share power with the appellate courts. the constitution anticipated the need for courts equal to the supreme court.

How did the catholic church change as a result of the council of trent? a. catholic printers were encouraged to publish translations of the bible in common languages b. members of the catholic clergy were required to avoid luxurious lifestyles c. catholics were told they could earn salvation through god’s grace alone d. european catholics were barred from initiating any conflict with protestants.

All of the following changes typically happened in colonies as a result of imperialism, except: a. cultural practices were outlawed. b. they became more economically self-sufficient. c. european nations built modern infrastructure, including railways. d. the european language became the language of government and education.