Gang Warfare Flashcards
1
Q
What opened up new opportunities for American gangs?
A
The demand for illegal alcohol.
2
Q
What did gangs do?
A
They fought to supply speakeasies with alcohol imported from Canada, Mexico and the Bahamas.
3
Q
Why did gangs have to fight hard to keep their pitches?
A
The profits were huge.
4
Q
What did the illegal drink lead to?
A
Other illegal activities such as racketeering and prostitution.
5
Q
Who was the most famous gangster?
A
Al Capone.
6
Q
How much did Al Capone make a year?
A
$60 million
7
Q
How did he make his money?
A
Speakeasies backed up by a private army of 700 hoodlums, armed with sub machine guns, otherwise known as Chicago typewriters.
8
Q
Why were Capones activities mostly undisturbed?
A
Chicago’s policemen had been bribed to look the other way.
