Graphs

3 Facts about Graph 1

• There's been a rise in incarcerated Americans from 1970 and on
• The Graph takes place between 1920 and 2008
• The number of incarcerated Americans increased following the illegalization of marijuana and hemp.

 3 Facts about Graph 2

• Drugs were the leading cause of incarceration
• Immigration exceeded 20,000 prisoners
• This Graph displays different reasons for incarceration and how they compare to each other one.

 2 Facts on Both Graphs

• The majority of people in jail in the second graph were there as a result of drug abuse.
• Incarceration has risen drastically since 1960 and it is increasing at an exponential rate. 

 2 Fallacies on Both Graphs

• Drugs have always been the leading incarcerator 
• The majority of people who abuse drugs abuse marijuana