This gangster is more well know by his alias "Scarface"
Al Capone
The 18th amendment that effectively banned transport, sale, and manufacturing of alcohol.
The Prohibition
Transport of alcohol by waterway
Rum Running
On the 23rd of December 1927, a gang of 5 dressed as this jolly figure stole $30,000 from a Texas bank
Santa Claus
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
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
This former lawyer was responsible for "The Circle" and was considered the "biggest bootlegger of them all".
George Remus
Now popularized by casinos this had many loosing hundreds of dollars.
Gambling
What did Al Capone's gang members dress up as during the St. Valentines Day Massacre?
Police Officers
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
Kingpin of the Jewish Mob in NYC, gambler, bootlegger, with many connections with influential politicians and businessmen
Arnold Rothstein
By 1926 this record breaking number of murders was recorded yearly.
12,000
The illegal sale, production, and transport of drugs.
Drug Trafficking
The "_______" kidnapping lead to several law reforms including making kidnapping a federal crime.
Lindbergh
This type of criminal activity is implied when Gatsby throws extravagant parties, as indicated by rumors circulating around East Egg.
Bootlegging
Famously feuded with the notorious Scarface, known for being hot headed.
George “Bugs” Moran
Corruption in politicians and law enforcement officers co-erced to "look the other way" by this method.
Bribery
Stealing of cars
Auto-Theft
These two University students influenced by the crime and chaos of Chicago thrill killed a classmate in 1924.
Leopold and Lobe
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
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
In response to rising crime rates and the disorganized law enforcement systems this federal organization was formed.
The FBI
Institutions that participated in underground serving of alcohol, sometimes called "Blind pigs" or "Gin joints"
Speakeasies
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
The gambler Arnold Rothstein, met by F .Scott. Fitzgerald acted as inspiration for this eccentric character.
Meyer Wolfsheim