Why Did New York City Create a Police Force

question 83

Multiple Choice

Why did New York City create a police force?

• A) to keep the poor under control
• B) to solve crimes
• C) to protect native-born Americans from immigrants
• D) to reduce political corruption

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Occupational Choices

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Labor Resources

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