Largest crimes
What happened on Valentines day in 1929?
The Valentines day Massacre
Whos was Loeb and Leopolds lawyer
Clarence Darrow
Why were many gangs allowed to continue to commit crimes?
Police and politicians were on their payroll
What does Sicilian mean?
From Sicily Italy
What time period was this presentation about?
The 1920s.
A man dressed up as what to rob the first national bank of Cisco?
Santa Claus
What was Luciano's nickname?
Lucky
Did gangs kill police officers?
Yes
What is a Bouncer?
Someone who stops unwanted people from getting into clubs or bars.
How many sub topics did the presentation have?
3
What tied Loeb and Leopold to the murder?
A pair of sunglasses.
Where was Luciano born?
Sicily, italy
Why did the public like the gangs at one point?
The gangs supplied them with alcohol.
What does "Being on their payroll" mean?
Being paid off by a gang.
What were the two major cities controlled by gangs?
Chicago and New York
What type of gun was used in the Valentines day massacre.
A thompson submachine gun.
Who ran the Chicago outfit?
Al capone
What did business owners pay gangs for?
Protection
What is a Speakeasy?
When did Prohibition start?
January 16th, 1920
How much money was stolen in the Santa claus robbery?
5000 dollars.
What year was Al Capone born in?
1899
What event changed the public's attitude towards gangs?
The Valentines day massacre
What did buying protection often save you from?
Gang violence often from the gang offering you protection.
What was Al capone's Nickname?
Scarface