Gangs And The Prohibition Flashcards
When did the st Valentine’s Day massacre take place?
14th February 1929
What gangs were involved in the st Valentine’s Day massacre?
North side Irish and south side Italian
How many died at the st Valentine’s Day massacre?
7 died
Why did the st Valentine’s Day massacre happen?
They were both selling alcohol in the same place
In 1917 what Amendement was passed?
18th
When did it become a law and what was it know as?
1920 know as the Volsted Act
How many states banned saloons?
21 states
Where did most of illegal alcohol come from?
Canada
What was a reason for corruption?
One agent was in charge of large areas and they were poorly payed so easily bribed
How much did Al Capone make?
Over 60 million dollars
Where did they make money?
They make money from illegal alcohol sales
How many murders did Al Capone commit?
At least 300
