The thesis statement belongs at the end of the first paragraph. Use the sentences below to identify which statement would be considered a STRONG thesis statement.

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To stop the alarming rise in the number of violent crimes committed every year, our courts must hand out tougher sentences.
Crime must be stopped.

Answer 1

To stop the alarming rise in the number of violent crimes committed every year, our courts must hand out tougher sentences would be considered a STRONG thesis statement.