Discuss how the use of prison labor related to labor unions.

What will be an ideal response?


In agricultural states, prisoners were often used to defeat farm workers’ unions by picking produce during strikes. In the South, prison chain gangs played a major role in building and repairing roads. The use of prisoners to crush unions was a persistent theme through the 1960s.

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A key element of proactive community policing is reduction in crime through:

A) less reliance on technology B) harsher penalties for drug crimes C) risk assessment for homes and business tied to crime prevention D) private police replacing public police

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When children live with a single parent who has a cohabitating partner, the likelihood that they will be maltreated increases by how much?

A. 2× B. 5× C. 10× D. 20×

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The results section of a journal article should discuss the relevant literature in a way that relates each previous study cited to your research, not in an exhaustive historical review.

Answer the following statement true (T) or false (F)

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Local police agencies have the primary responsibility for smuggling interdiction.

Answer the following statement true (T) or false (F)

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