From the Mid-1960s to the Early 1980s,crime Rates Increased,mostly Due

question 8

Multiple Choice

From the mid-1960s to the early 1980s,crime rates increased,mostly due to:

• A)baby boomers reaching their mid-teen years.
• B)severe sentencing policies.
• C)an increased use of illegal drugs.
• D)lax law enforcement policies.

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Definitions:

Tax Increases

Governmental policy action that raises the amount of taxes on income, property, goods, or services, often to generate revenue for public projects or reduce deficits.

Business Interests

Activities or concerns that are primarily focused on the pursuit of profit and economic growth, often guiding corporate or individual investments and strategies.

Stamp Act

A British law passed in 1765 imposing a tax on all paper documents in the American colonies, which sparked widespread protests and was a major grievance leading up to the American Revolution.

Virginia Assembly

The legislative body of the Colony of Virginia, established in the 17th century, and a precedent for democratic governance in the English colonies.