According to the text, one of the main reasons why Harlem succeeded in reversing the decades-long decline of social and physical decay was that __________.

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The text states that one of the main reasons for Harlem's success in reversing its decline was due to an "extensive, and effective, precinct-based assault on both violent and quality-of-life crime" by the police. While federal support and new businesses (such as ex-President Bill Clinton's office) played a role in the neighborhood's transformation, it is clear that the police intervention was a crucial factor. Option A is incorrect because while federal support helped, it was not the main factor. Option B is incorrect because the text does not mention any complete rebuilding of the neighborhood. Option D is incorrect because while the presence of new businesses contributed to the revitalization of the neighborhood, ex-President Bill Clinton's move alone did not cause its improvement.

According to the Text, One of the Main Reasons Why