Which Statement Is Accurate Concerning Crime in a Historical Context

question 100

Multiple Choice

Which statement is accurate concerning crime in a historical context in the United States

• A)In a historical sense, crime peaked during Civil War times and has been diminishing since that era.
• B)The Old West was the only area where gang activity flourished after the Civil War.
• C)Crime and violence did not exist when the nation was first formed and are recent social problems.
• D)Crime and violence have been common since the nation was first formed and are not recent social problems.

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Definitions:

Cross-Cultural Research

The study of similarities and differences among cultural groups, aiming to understand human behavior across cultures.

Archaeological Fieldwork

The hands-on process of excavating, interpreting, and analyzing artifacts and structures from past societies and cultures.

BP

An abbreviation for "Before Present," a time scale used mainly in archaeology, geology, and other scientific disciplines to specify when events in the past occurred.