Which of the following statements about gangs in the 1950s and 1960s is false? Select one: a. The threat of gangs and gang violence swept the public consciousness. b. By the mid-1960s, the gang menace seemed to have peaked. c. In the 1960s, some gangs shifted their emphasis from criminal behavior to get involved in social or political activities. d. The decrease in gang menace was partially due to many gang members being drafted into the army.

B. By the mid 1960s, the gang menace seemed to have peaked.

Explanation:

The statement chosen is incorrect because the the 1960s, the ganga menace did not peak but decreased almost disappearing. There are a couples of factors explaining this decrease: gang-control programs became more effective as police members infiltrated gangs and arrested leaders, also many gang leaders got involved in political and social issues and used their resources to fight against inequality and war, also some gang members were drafted for war, and finally it is also thought that gang members got addicted to heavy drugs and were unable to continue their harmful gang lifestyle.

because of its location and commercial importance, atlanta was used as a center for military operations and as a supply route by the confederate army during the civil war. therefore, it also became a target for the union army. general william tecumseh sherman and his troops captured the city in 1864.

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