Famous Gangs
This gang from Chicago was led by Al Capone during the Prohibition era.
What is the Chicago Outfit?
This term describes a gang member who is just starting out and is not yet fully accepted.
What is a prospect?
This mobster was known as "Scarface" and was a major figure in the Chicago Outfit.
Who is Al Capone?
This film features the story of the Corleone family and is based on a novel by Mario Puzo.
What is The Godfather?
This illegal activity involves the production and distribution of drugs.
What is drug trafficking?
This street gang is known for its rivalry with the Crips and is primarily based in Los Angeles.
What is the Bloods?
The act of harming someone to show loyalty to a gang is called this.
What is a "hit"?
This mobster founded the Genovese crime family and was involved in labor racketeering.
Who is Vito Genovese?
This HBO series focuses on the rise and fall of mob boss Tony Soprano.
What is The Sopranos?
Extorting money from businesses to protect them from violence is known as this.
What is racketeering?
This Italian-American mafia group is infamous for its organized crime activities in New York.
What is the Gambino crime family?
These symbols are often tattooed on gang members to symbolize a murder.
What is a Tear Drop?
Known for his flamboyant style, he was the boss of the Gambino family and was later convicted of racketeering.
Who is John Gotti?
This film portrays a group of Irish mobsters in New York and was directed by Martin Scorsese.
What is Gangs of New York?
A common crime among gangs, this involves stealing valuable items or money.
What is burglary?
This Latin American gang is known for its influence in Los Angeles.
What is MS-13?
whats does a "set" mean in gang culture?
What is a subdivision that operates in a different neigghborhood/area
This New York mobster was often referred to as "the Godfather" and was portrayed in a famous movie series.
Who is Vito Corleone?
This movie follows a group of friends involved in organized crime in Brooklyn, starring Johnny Depp.
What is Donnie Brasco?
Gangs often target this group of people for recruitment, taking advantage of their need for belonging and identity.
Who are "at-risk youth"?