When Did the Last Major Spike in Violent Crime in the United

question 44

Multiple Choice

When did the last major spike in violent crime in the United States occur?

• A) late 1950s
• B) mid-1960s
• C) late 1970s and early 1980s
• D) late 1980s and early 1990s
• E) mid-2000s

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