Which of the following best explains the growth of American police functions in the mid-to-late nineteenth century?

A. more petty street crime in mid-sized towns
B. increased drug smuggling into American port cities
C. incidents of mob violence between ethnic groups
D. corruption within city halls in large cities


Answer: C. incidents of mob violence between ethnic groups

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