Question

William Furman appealed his case, arguing that his
Amendment rights had been violated.

The Supreme Court ruled that he had been
.

Because of Furman v. Georgia, some states had to develop clear standards for cases involving
.

Answer 1

William Furman appealed his case, arguing that his Eighth Amendment rights had been violated.

The Supreme Court ruled that he had been subjected to cruel and unusual punishment.

Because of Furman v. Georgia, some states had to develop clear standards for cases involving the death penalty (capital punishment).