Download or read book Freedom from Cruel and Unusual Punishment written by Kristin O'Donnell Tubb and published by Greenhaven Publishing. This book was released on 2005 with total page 152 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Presents the history of the Bill of Rights and examines the events that led to their formation including the Articles of Confederation and Constitution as well as a detailed explanation of those rights and other important amendments to the Constitution.