The Number of Juveniles Held in Jails Has Declined Primarily

question 48

Short Answer

The number of juveniles held in jails has declined primarily because of the ____________________.

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Definitions:

Hurricane

A hurricane is a powerful tropical cyclone with sustained winds of at least 74 miles per hour, characterized by heavy rains and potentially catastrophic damage, mostly occurring in the Atlantic Ocean and the northeastern Pacific Ocean.

Exodusters

African Americans who migrated from the Southern United States to Kansas in the late 19th century to escape racial oppression and seek better opportunities.

Coolie Trade

The Coolie trade involved the indentured labor of workers from Asia, particularly China and India, who were transported to work in foreign lands under oppressive conditions in the 19th and early 20th centuries.

Chinese Exclusion Act

A U.S. federal law signed in 1882 that prohibited all immigration of Chinese laborers.