How Does the Text Explain the Increase in Violent Crime

question 57

Multiple Choice

How does the text explain the increase in violent crime during the late 1980s and early 1990s?

• A) Violence against women is now reported more often than in the past,
• B) There were many more assaults and murders during this time period than ever before.
• C) A high proportion of crimes are committed by immigrants,and immigration has been increasing for the last 30 years.
• D) There is an increase in the use of sophisticated technology that can track violent crime.

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