Famous Gangsters
Causes, influence and effects
Types of Crime
Famous Crimes
References in TGG
100

This gangster is more well know by his alias "Scarface"

Al Capone

100

The 18th amendment that effectively banned transport, sale, and manufacturing of alcohol.  

The Prohibition 

100

Transport of alcohol by waterway

Rum Running

100

On the 23rd of December 1927, a gang of 5 dressed as this jolly figure stole $30,000 from a Texas bank

Santa Claus

100

At the end of chapter 3 the owl eyed man tries to leave Gatsby's party but his car crashes on the way out, what crime can be inferred the driver was about to commit. 

Drunk driving

200

 This influential mobster helped build the Chicago Outfit in the 1920s. He mentored Al Capone and played a key role in expanding organized crime during Prohibition

Johnny Torrio

200

This former lawyer was responsible for "The Circle" and was considered the "biggest bootlegger of them all".

George Remus

200

Now popularized by casinos this had many loosing hundreds of dollars.

Gambling

200

What did Al Capone's gang members dress up as during the St. Valentines Day Massacre?

Police Officers

200

Meyer Wolfshiem's association with the "fixing" of this 1919 sporting event points to his deep ties to the underworld in the novel.

The 1919 World Series

300

Kingpin of the Jewish Mob in NYC, gambler, bootlegger, with many connections with influential politicians and businessmen

Arnold Rothstein

300

By 1926 this record breaking number of murders was recorded yearly. 

12,000

300

The illegal sale, production, and transport of drugs.

Drug Trafficking

300

The "_______" kidnapping lead to several law reforms including making kidnapping a federal crime.

Lindbergh

300

This type of criminal activity is implied when Gatsby throws extravagant parties, as indicated by rumors circulating around East Egg.

Bootlegging

400

Famously feuded with the notorious Scarface, known for being hot headed.

George “Bugs” Moran

400

Corruption in politicians and law enforcement officers co-erced to "look the other way" by this method.

Bribery

400

Stealing of cars

Auto-Theft

400

These two University students influenced by the crime and chaos of Chicago thrill killed a classmate in 1924.

Leopold and Lobe

400

This mysterious title character was rumored to be involved in a range of illicit activities, though little is ever confirmed about his dealings.

Jay Gatsby

500

This former head of the New York Mafia boss chain was born in Sicily, Italy. His rise in power came after turning on his former boss Giuseppe Masseria, by arranging his murder.

Charles “Lucky” Luciano

500

In response to rising crime rates and the disorganized law enforcement systems this federal organization was formed.

The FBI

500

Institutions that participated in underground serving of alcohol, sometimes called "Blind pigs" or "Gin joints" 

Speakeasies

500

One of the most famous mob related incidents, took place on the 14th of February 1929, and resulted in the death of 7 of George "Bugs" Moran's gang members.

The St. Valentines Day Massacre

500

The gambler Arnold Rothstein, met by F .Scott. Fitzgerald acted as inspiration for this eccentric character.

Meyer Wolfsheim