Famous Gangsters
Who was the most famous Chicago mob boss during Prohibition
Al Capone
What amendment made alcohol illegal in the United States?
18th Amendment
What weapon became strongly associated with gangsters in the 1920s?
The Tommy gun
Which U.S. city was most associated with Al Capone?
Chicago
What were federal agents who fought bootlegging called?
G-Men
Which gangster was nicknamed "Scarface"?
Al Capone
What was the illegal production of the sale of alcohol called?
Bootlegging
What was the name of the 1929 gangland killing in Chicago?
The St. Valentine's Day Massacre
Which city was home to powerful gangs like those led by Lucky Luciano
New York City
What nicknames was given to Eliot Ness's crime-fighting team?
The Untouchables
Which mob leader controlled much of New York's crime in the 1920s?
Arnold Rothstein
What were secret bars called during Prohibition?
Speakeasies
Why were gang wars common during the 1920s?
Competition over territory and bootlegging profits
Why was Chicago a perfect place for organized crime to grow
Its location, transportation routes, and corrupt officials
What crime finally sent Al Capone to prision?
Tax evasion
Which gangster was killed in the St. Valentines Day Massacre?
George "Bugs" Moran
Why did Prohibition help organize crime grow so quickly?
Illegal alcohol created huge profits and little regulation
Criminals paid off police and politicians for protection.
Which Midwestern city became a major hub for bootlegging operations?
Detroit
Why was it difficult for police to stop organized crime?
Corruption, fear, and weak laws.
Which Italian-born gangster helped organize the modern American Mafia?
Charles "Lucky" Luciano
Which law officially ended Prohibition in 1933
The 21st Amendment
How did gang violence influence public opinion about Prohibition?
Turned people against Prohibition and increased support for repeal
How did control of neighborhoods help gangs maintain power in major cities?
It allowed them to protect territory, enforce loyalty, and run illegal businesses.
How did the end of Prohibition change organized crime in America?
Gangs switched to other illegal activities like gambling and drugs.