Al Capone and Chicago's Organized Crime

What was Al Capone's main role in Chicago during the 1920s?

• A successful businessman who owned many legal companies.

• A politician who held a high office in the city government.

• A racketeer, bootlegger, and killer who controlled much of the city.

• A famous actor who starred in many silent films.

How did Al Capone get the nickname "Scarface"?

• He was in a car accident that left scars on his face.

• He was cut by a customer's brother after making a pass at the customer's sister.

• He got into a fight with a rival gang member.

• He was born with a birthmark that looked like a scar.

Why did Al Capone move from Brooklyn to Chicago?

• He wanted to start a new, legal business venture.

• He was offered a job by the mayor of Chicago.

• He was fleeing from someone seeking revenge for his actions in Brooklyn.

• He wanted to become a famous jazz musician.

What was a major effect of Prohibition on Chicago?

• It made alcohol legal and easy to get.

• It led to a decrease in crime rates.

• It created opportunities for organized crime and bootlegging.

• It caused many people to move out of the city.

How did Dean O'Banion try to get rid of Torrio?

• He challenged Torrio to a public fight.

• He reported Torrio to the federal government.

• He sold Torrio his share of a brewery and then arranged for it to be raided by police.

• He tried to bribe the police to arrest Torrio.

What major event happened in Chicago after Dean O'Banion was killed?

• Prohibition was immediately ended.

• The city's crime rates dropped significantly.

• A period of intense gang violence known as the "Beer Wars" began.

• Al Capone left Chicago for good.

How did Al Capone become the leader of Chicago's organized crime syndicate?

• He was elected by the city's politicians.

• He won a fair business competition.

• Torrio, after being shot and surviving, handed over control to Capone.

• He inherited the position from his father.

What was the general attitude towards the violence between gangs during Capone's time?

• The public and police were very concerned about all the killings.

• Most people didn't care much as long as only gangsters were being killed.

• The police actively worked to stop all gang-related violence.

• The public admired the gangs for their power.

Even though Al Capone was a powerful gang leader, what was his personal life like?

• He lived a carefree life without any worries.

• He was constantly afraid for his life and took many precautions.

• He enjoyed public admiration and was safe from his enemies.

• He spent most of his time traveling to avoid danger.

What was the main goal of the St. Valentine's Day Massacre planned by Capone's men?

• To steal a large amount of illegal alcohol from a rival gang.

• To eliminate Bugs Moran, a rival gang leader.

• To send a message to the police about their power.

• To take over a specific territory for their bootlegging operations.