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AssignmentMultiple Choice

History of Law Enforcement

Question 2 • Introduction to Law, Public Safety, Corrections, and Security

The Shout and Rattle watch was so called because _____.

Answer
A
early criminals would be harassed by shouting and loud rattles as they made their way to court
B
citizens would shout and rattle their cups when the watch went by
C
the watch would use shouts and rattles to draw attention to unlawful activity
D
shouting and rattles were metaphors for early colonial legal processes

Explanation

The Shout and Rattle watch got its name from the sounds its members made while patrolling. They shouted and used rattles to alert people and draw attention to unlawful activity. Therefore, the correct choice is C, “the watch would use shouts and rattles to draw attention to unlawful activity.”

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