′S Essay, Research Paper
?The Roaring Twenties,?; what a perfect aphorism. It was certainly roaring with music and dance, but it also was roaring with gangsters. In the aspect of gangsterism, the thirties were also roaring. Americans in this time period tolerated criminals, especially those involved in bootlegging. Bootlegging is the smuggling of illegal substances. Bootlegging could have possibly been tolerated because of the recent outlaw of alcohol during this time period, known as the Prohibition. Gangsters were involved in bootlegging, prostitution, gambling, organized crime, and racketeering. Al ?Scarface ? Capone, Bonnie and Clyde, and John Dillinger were the headliners of this era. Gangsterism provided a risky job but maximum rewards in a time when jobs were scarce and our country was in the midst of a depression.
When Congress passed the eighteenth amendment, alcohol was banned in every way from America. People who were addicted to alcohol and even those who were accustomed to the casual drink still had a demand for it. Many would pay top dollar for a drink, they didn?t think obtaining alcohol would be too immoral because it was legal just a few years back. Citizens would hold private socials and would serve alcohol to all of the guests, this was usually done by the wealthy because of the high cost of alcohol. This opened up many opportunities for those who were willing to take risks and bootleg illegal alcohol to the country.
With money flowing like water to many of these gangsters, greed began to grow rapidly among them. They began to explore more demoralizing fields of work. These gangsters began to open speakeasies, which were like old west taverns with prostitution, gambling, and of course, drinking. Speakeasies always had cover charges ranging from five dollars to twenty-five dollars, depending on the price of alcohol at the time. America?s obsession for alcohol allowed the owners to charge any price they wanted. Thousands of speakeasies were located in Chicago, which meant that tens-of-thousands of speakeasies were spread around the country, with most in the large cities.
So many Americans were sneaking around under the law that moral values began to dwindle. Gangsters moved up in the ranks and began more vicious crimes such as murder and massive theft. Most of these crimes were necessary to keep business alive. Murder was widespread because some people who would be paid to keep quiet would talk, in return they would be dealt with?very harshly.
In 1929, gangsters from across the country gathered in Atlantic City, New Jersey to meet with one another. Leaders from all of the major crime syndicates attended. At the meeting, they made agreements on boundaries and a their ?government? to make sure relations between groups were peaceful. Anyone who broke these rules were, again, dealt with?very harshly.
One of the most famous crime bosses ever was Al Capone. His nickname was ?scarface.? which is used as a nickname in many mobster movies. He had his own army?seven thousand strong. He owned ten thousand speakeasies, and he was involved in all of the traditional gangster activities such as prostitution and gambling. Many politicians and police officers were on the payroll of Capone. Because of his one-hundred million dollar annual income, he had no problem maintaining this kind of lifestyle. Capon?s most famous quote is ?When I sell liquor, it?s bootlegging. When my patrons serve it on silver trays on Lake Shore Drive, it?s hospitality.?
In 1929, a rival boss, Bugs Moran, began to infringe on Capone?s territory. He sent some of his ?boys?, disguised as police officers, to one of Moran?s drop-off spots for alcohol. They disarmed Moran?s men and then sprayed many rounds in to their bodies, ending Moran?s career as a gangster. This is known as the St. Valentine?s Day Massacre.
After the Massacre, Capone?s freedom and iron-fisted control was on the decline because of the Public Enemies List. Law enforcement tried to nail him for any offense for which they could get proof, the only one was tax evasion. Capone served eleven years in prison and left wrecked by syphilis. He died peacefully in his home and was buried next to his father and grandfather in Chicago?s west side.
Other criminals took advantage of corrupt law enforcement and went on sprees of killing and looting. Bonnie and Clyde are two famous sidekicks who drove over the country committing murder after murder and robbery after robbery. After eight years of ludicrous behavior, the couple was gunned down outside of Arcadia, Louisiana by law enforcement. Because it was as if the law was a minority, the couple?s bodies were displayed as if they were prizes.
Another criminal was John Dillinger, he was a pioneer in organized crime. He would time switching of guards, find escape routes, and always have a safe house. He had many informants on the ?inside? that were paid to assist him. One particular time in Wisconsin, the FBI and police officers had him surrounded in a lodge and charged in to capture him and he mysteriously vanished leaving the government embarrassed. Dillinger was finally killed when he and his girlfriend were exiting the movie theatre and was met by several rounds of ammunition fired by awaiting law enforcement.
Law enforcement of the day was struggling badly. It had police who were under the payroll of organized crime, police who would participate in illegal activities themselves, and morale was hard to come by. Police would not cooperate with one another and share information. The men with the still-good hearts had a desire for personal glory, the hero. the Federal Bureau of Investigation began massive manhunts to destroy gangsterism, and they finally were successful by sending many undercover agents in to the mobs themselves and secretly in to the speakeasies. The success is remembered by an image the FBI has today. It is known as the country?s premier law enforcement agency.
Gangsterism was a powerful part of the twenties and thirties. Gangsterism was caused by a domino effect, beginning with Prohibition. Unlike most at the time, they received the Prohibition with open arms. It meant monopoly on liquor, which meant opportunity for money. Greed and lust for power fed these ?czars? of cities, commanders of armies. Prohibition ceased after 1933 with the passing of the twenty-first amendment, which legalized alcoholic beverages. Gangsters began to fade along with their prominent source of income?liquor. Some of these gangsters were thrown in jail and others quit before they could be caught. When Capone was apprehended, he said, chuckling, ?All I ever did was supply a demand,?
339
Другие работы по теме:
Плужник Євген
Плужник Євген Павлович народився 26 грудня 1898 р. у слободі: Кантемирівці Воронезької губернії в родині дрібного купця: Закінчивши гімназію в м. Боброві, у 1918—1920 pp. жив на Полтавщині, працював учителем, вів театральний гурток, був актором. У 1920 р. Плужник переїхав до Києва, де навчався в Київському ветеринарно-зоотехнічному інституті (1920-1921рр.).
Мирзоян, Левон Исаевич
Левон Исаевич Мирзоян (ноябрь 1896 — 26 февраля 1939) — советский, государственный и партийный деятель. Родился в Нагорном Карабахе в семье крестьянина, армянина по национальности. В 1917 вступил в РСДРП(б). С 1919 на партийной работе. В 1926—1929 первый секретарь ЦК ВКП(б) Азербайджана. В 1929—1933 секретарь Пермского окружкома, затем 2-й секретарь Уральского обкома ВКП(б).
Истребитель коммунистов бронепоезд
Введение 1 Состав 2 Вооружение 3 Бои Введение Локомотив бронепоезда Nr2. 1941г, Ижорск, присоединение к Бронепоезду № 7 «Балтиец». Учение химической атаки
Красная Армия АзССР
Введение 1 История создания 2 Состав 3 Боевые действия 4 Источники Введение Красная Армия АзССР (Азербайджанская Советская Социалистическая Республика) — Создана декретом Ревкома Азербайджанской ССР от 7 мая 1920, после создания в конце апреля Народного военно-морского комиссариата Азербаджанской ССР, во главе которого был назначен Чингиз Ильдрым.
Кровавое воскресенье 1920
Кровавым воскресеньем (ирл. Domhnach na Fola) в новейшей истории Ирландии называют 21 ноября 1920 года — день в ходе войны за независимость, ознаменовавшийся самым значительным числом жертв. В этот день в столице Ирландии — городе Дублине — погиб 31 человек.
Франко-сирийская война
1920 года — вооружённый конфликт между французскими войсками и сирийцами в ходе оккупации первыми территории страны по Севрскому договору с санкции Лиги Наций.
Коммунистическая партия Туркестана
- коммунистическая партия, правящая партия в Туркестанской Автономной Советской Социалистической Республике. По инициативе ташкентской организации большевиков с целью создания туркестанской краевой организации с единым партийным центром летом 1918 года в Ташкенте была созвана партийная конференция.
Браверман, Гарри
Гарри Браверман (англ. Harry Braverman; 9 декабря 1920, Нью-Йорк, США — 2 августа 1976, Хонесдейл, Пенсильвания, США) — американский социалист, экономист и писатель.
Рапалльский договор 1920
Эта статья — о договоре между Италией и КСХС. О договоре между РСФСР и Веймарской республикой см. Рапалльский договор (1922). Рапалльский договор 1920 года
Линейные корабли типа Южная Дакота 1920
Это статья об американских линкорах типа «Южная Дакота», строительство которых прекращено по Вашингтонскому договору 1922 года. О линкорах типа «Южная Дакота» времён Второй мировой войны см. Линейные корабли типа «Южная Дакота».
Красная Армия БНСР
(Бухарская Народная Советская Республика) - создана в сентяюре 1920 по решению Бухарского ревкома на базе 1-го Восточно-мусульманского стрелкового и 1-го Узбекского кавалерийского полков, участвовавших в Бухарской операции 1920.
Список президентов Сирии
Введение 1 Главы правительства Сирии, 1918—1920 2 Короли Сирии, 1920 3 Руководители французского мандата, 1922—1936 4 Президенты Сирии, 1936 — наши дни
Московский договор РСФСР Литва 1920
План Введение 1 Основные сведения 2 Переговоры 3 Настоящее время Введение Московский договор 1920 года — мирный договор между Литвой и Советской Россией , который был подписан 12 июля 1920 года в Москве.
Учредительное собрание Латвия
План Введение 1 Состав 2 Деятельность Список литературы Введение Учредительное собрание латыш. Satversmes sapulce — первый парламент Латвийской Республики, действовал с 1920 по 1922 год. Избран 17-18 апреля 1920 года в составе 150 депутатов, осенью 1920 года доизбраны два депутата от территорий, ранее оккупированных Эстонией.
Ничевоки
План Введение 1 История 2 Члены группы «Ничевоки» 3 Издания «Ничевоков» Список литературы Введение Ничевоки — российская литературная группа, сложившаяся в Москве в начале 1920 года и окончательно оформившаяся в августе 1920 года при Союзе поэтов в Ростове-на-Дону [1].
Земгальская дивизия
Земгальская дивизия Земгальская дивизия являлась боевым соединением Латвийской армии. Она была сформирована в самом начале 1920 г. и являлась четвертой по времени формирования. Штаб дивизии был сформирован на основе штаба Нижнекурземского военного округа, которым командовал полковник Оскар Данкерс.
Королевство Венгрия 1920 1944
Королевство Венгрия (1920—1944) Королевство Венгрия (венг. Magyar Kirбlysбg), Хортистская Венгрия в период 1920—1944 годов существовало де-факто под властью регента Миклоша Хорти. Попытку Карла IV вернуться на трон удалось предотвратить под угрозой войны с соседними государствами, а также отсутствием поддержки со стороны Хорти.
Червяков, Александр Григорьевич
Алекса́ндр Григо́рьевич Червяко́в (белор. Аляксандр Рыгоравіч Чарвякоў, 25 февраля (8 марта) 1892(18920308) — 16 июня 1937) — советский партийный и государственный деятель.
Маннер, Куллерво
Ку́ллерво Ахи́ллес Ма́ннер (фин. Kullervo Achilles Manner, 12 октября 1880 — 15 января 1939) — финский журналист, депутат парламента, председатель СДП 1917-1918, Председатель Народного Совета Финляндии 1918, один из основателей Коммунистической партии, её председатель в 1920-1935.
Кокс, Джеймс Миддлтон
Джеймс Миддлтон Кокс (англ. James Middleton Cox, 31 марта 1870(18700331) — 15 июля 1957) — американский политик, 46-й и 48-й губернатор штата Огайо, кандидат в президенты США на выборах 1920 года.
Гикало, Николай Фёдорович
Никола́й Фёдорович Гика́ло (8 (20) марта 1897 г., Одесса — 25 апреля 1938 г.) — советский государственный и партийный деятель. Член компартии с 1917 года.
Временный революционный комитет Польши
Вре́менный революцио́нный комите́т По́льши Польревком (польск. Tymczasowy Komitet Rewolucyjny Polski, Polrewkom, 30 июля 1920 — 20 августа 1920)[1] — политический орган, осуществлявший функции правительства на подконтрольной большевиками части территории Польши. Был провозглашен в Белостоке в ходе Советско-польской войны.[2] Состоял из членов Польского бюро (Польбюро) ЦК РКП(б).
Даты в истории Украины /Укр./
03.12.1917 - ультиматум РадНарКому ЦР. 01.11.1918 - восстание в Львове. 3.03.1918 - Брестский мир. 17.11.1920 - разгром Врангеля в Крыму.
Untouchables Essay Research Paper During the film
Untouchables Essay, Research Paper During the film The Untouchables, it is easy to see the violence of the gangs that were around in the time of Prohibition. The theme of gang violence is evident in the reading of Prohibition: The Lie of the Land , but not so much in Ardent Spirits: The Rise and Fall of Prohibition.
Computer Essay Research Paper V11DDRModes
Computer Essay, Research Paper V11DDR_Modes, %REG_SZ_APPEND%, “8 640 400 70 72 75 85 100 120 0″ HKR,, NV11DDR_Modes, %REG_SZ_APPEND%, “8 800 600 60 70 72 75 85 100 120 0″
Al Capone On Top Of Chicago Essay
, Research Paper Reid BengschMarch 12, 2001Mr. SchauerAP US History Blk. 2Capone On Top of Chicago After the end of World War I, America had immediately felt the effects of what they got themselves into. We started to go in a decline and there was not a whole lot that we could do about it. So we had to make a few changes in all aspects of the country including politically, socially, and economically.
A Changing America Essay Research Paper A
A Changing America Essay, Research Paper A Changing America The 1920 s, one of the most important era s in American history. It carried high prestige because of the fact that the 1920 s changed everything, from the way people thought about themselves to the way people had fun and kept themselves entertained.
Cultural Revolt Of 1920s Essay Research Paper
The 1920’s were times of cultural revolution. The times were changing in many different ways. Whenever the times change, there is a clash between the "old" and the "new" generations. The 1920’s were no
Great Gatsby Essay Research Paper The characters
Great Gatsby Essay, Research Paper The characters in The Great Gatsby illustrate that, by the 1920 s, the American Dream is deteriorating. Through symbolism, F. Scott Fitzgerald shows that the lost generation brought with it the deterioration of the American Dream. Immigrants from all over the world, at the beginning of the twentieth century, came to America with the hopes of establishing new lives different from the way they lived in Europe and other parts of the world.
Did The Prosperity Of The 20
′S Lead To The Depression Essay, Research Paper Did the Prosperity of the 1920’s Cause the Depression ? In my opinion, I think that the prosperity of the 1920 s did partly cause the Great Depression. I feel this is true because, although the 1920s appeared to be a time of great prosperity, in fact, it was a time of many weaknesses in the world economy.
Discrimination In USA Essay Research Paper The
Discrimination In USA Essay, Research Paper The 1920?s were a period of economic boom in USA, but most of all, of discrimination. There were two groups who, apart from remaining out of the economic boom, were discriminated and suffered poverty. These people were Blacks and Immigrants.
Fashion In The 1920
’s Essay, Research Paper Women’s Fashion of the 1920’s The fashion of the 1920’s was a good indicator of women’s incredible, rapid change that pushed women into a more prominent position during the 1920’s. Women began to get wilder, more rebellious and were dubbed “Flappers” by Scott Fitzgerald, coincidentally, the writer of The Great Gatsby.
Даты в истории Украины Укр.
Таблиця дат з Історії України Подія - Факт - Випадок Дата. Коли відбувався 1ий всеукраїнський селянський з’їзд 1917, 28 травня – 2 червня---28.05-02.06.1917