What Is Not a Factor Used by Criminologists to Explain

question 38

Multiple Choice

What is not a factor used by criminologists to explain changes in the nation's crime rate?

• A)Levels of incarceration
• B)Involvement in war
• C)Size of youth population
• D)Health of the economy

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Haymarket Affair

A significant event in labor and anarchist history that occurred in 1886 in Chicago, marked by a rally that turned violent when a bomb was thrown, leading to deaths of police officers and protesters.

Historical Significance

The importance attributed to a past event, person, or invention in shaping history, cultures, or society, often used to determine what is taught or commemorated.

Great Railroad Strike

A widespread labor revolt in 1877 across the United States against major railroad companies, sparked by wage cuts amidst harsh working conditions.

Historical Significance

The quality of being important or noteworthy in history due to having a profound impact on events, developments, or historical figures.