(The human impact of the Depression) Gangsterism Flashcards
What increased?
Violent crime
Who was FBI Public Enemy Number One?
Bonnie and Clyde
Why did Bonnie and Clyde rise to fame?
Their Robin Hood status
What happened to levels of gangsterism and crime during the Depression?
They rose
What role were outlaws seen to take in the South and Midwest?
They robbed banks.
Who did the Clyde Barrow Gang target?
General stores & gas stations, where owners were usually a little better off.
How did outlaws like Clyde Barrow and John Dillinger begin their crime careers?
Small-time crooks.
Who was John Dillinger?
What had happened to him?
A navy deserter
Sentenced to 10-20 years in prison after robbing a grocery store & stealing $50, later being found responsible for 24 bank robberies.
What was the social perception of the outlaws?
Was this accurate?
Glamorous lives
It was actually very dangerous as they were always on the run with authorities on their heel.
