Great Gatsby connection
People
Crimes
Famous Events
General History
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What is a bootlegger?
A bootlegger is someone who illegally creates alcoholic drinks.
100
This couple traveled across central america robbing and killing during the great depression
Bonnie and Clyde
100
The misuse of organized labor for criminal purposes
What is Labor Racketeering?
100
Why did Al Capone set up the Valentine's day massacre.
He wanted to eliminate his criminal competition in Chicago.
100
Where did organized crime in america mainly come from?
They came from European groups who expanded to america.
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 What would Gatsby's criminal position have to be in order to have his wealth? Low, medium, High, or Top.
He would have to be in the high category.
200
Who was Al Capone's Chicago competition?
Bugs Moran
200
Supplying illegal alcohol during prohibition
Bootlegging
200
What is the most well known organized crime movie?
The Godfather?
200
What areas does crime thrive
Urban areas
300
What did Gatsby almost do to tom in the movie
He almost stabbed him
300
Who is one of the most famous Criminals during the 1920s?
Al Capone
300
What is the esimated earnings of larger organizations in the 1920s?
Around 40-60 Million dollars
300
What event is Al Capone Most famous for?
The St. Valentine's day Massacre
300
what situation were many of the 1920s-1930s organized crime leaders born
They were born in poverty.
400
What Position would Meyer Wolfsheim be?
He would be at the top.
400

Sentenced to death for stealing $16,000 in payroll money, most likely convicted for being italian and anarchist

Sacco and Vanzetti
400
Why was bootlegging so lucrative during the 1920s?
It was lucrative because of prohibition
400
In Al Capone's most famous criminal event, how did he have his gunmen dressed?
They were dressed as policeman
400
When was Al Capone jailed?
In 1933
500
After which event did Gatsby become a gangster/bootlegger?
After the death of Dan Cody
500
Leader of the Terror Gang during the Great Depression
John Dillinger
500
Criminals use corrupted politicians for their power and position in office
Political Corruption
500
How was Al Capone caught?
They caught him on tax evasion.
500
What is the most famous jail that held several well known criminals
Alcatraz
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