The watches organized in Early American colonial cities were responsible for all except _____.
1-reporting fires to the firefighting brigades
2-making certain shops closed on time
3-breaking up public fights and brawls
4-patrolling the city at night to maintain the peace

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All the options follow except 2(B).


The system of appointing individuals to the observation duty in the night to warn public of fires and crime is known as the watch system. This system was first introduced in England. It later developed into a system of pay, costume police in the colonies of the United States. This group provided social services to the people of the American colonies. In the 17th century they were responsible for the capturing the lawbreakers, the maintenance of order in street, reporting fires to the firefighting brigade.

Answer:

Making certain shops closed on time

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