Al Capone and Organized Crime in the 1920s

What was the primary reason for the rise of organized crime in the 1920s?

• The Great Depression

• The Gold Rush

• The 18th Amendment

• World War I

Where was Al Capone born?

• Los Angeles

• Chicago

• Brooklyn

• Miami

What event led to Al Capone taking charge of the Chicago crime syndicate?

• Capone's election as mayor

• John Torrio's retirement after being shot

• The arrest of a rival gang leader

• The death of John Torrio

How did Al Capone ensure that law enforcement would not interfere with his operations?

• By moving his operations to another city

• By going into hiding

• By bribing public officials

• By hiring more gang members

What was the Valentine's Day Massacre?

• A public protest against organized crime

• A police raid on Capone's headquarters

• A violent attack on a rival gang

• A romantic event organized by Capone

Who led the task force known as The Untouchables?

• J. Edgar Hoover

• Elliot Ness

• John Torrio

• Frank Wilson

What charges led to Al Capone's imprisonment?

• Illegal gambling and smuggling

• Murder and robbery

• Kidnapping and extortion

• Tax evasion and Volstead Act violations

Where did Al Capone serve his prison sentence?

• Alcatraz and Atlanta U.S. Penitentiary

• Rikers Island

• Sing Sing

• San Quentin

What was the impact of the 21st Amendment?

• It led to Capone's release from prison

• It started the Great Depression

• It ended the prohibition of alcohol

• It increased organized crime

Who were the G-Men?

• Government agents fighting organized crime

• Capone's personal bodyguards

• A group of corrupt politicians

• A rival gang to Capone's