What part did Al Capone play in gangsterism in the usa in the 1920's?

Answer 1

This amazing crime czar was strictly domestic -- taking the feudal Italian criminal society and fashioning it into a modern American criminal enterprise.

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Answer 2

He played a major role in establishing the mob as a big factor in the prohibition booze smuugling, gambling, prostitution and the rackets in the mid-west (Chicago). Althouth he was no Sicilian, his 'outfit' fit the early mold of what became the national syndicate in the 30's onward. After eliminating his competition at the St. Valentine's Day Massacre, he ruled Chicago (politician and judges) with an iron hand. The IRS was able to pin tax evasion charges, which was the only way the Feds were able to bring him down. He still ruled his empire out of Leavenworth, however, after moving him to Alcatraz, he ceased to be a factor in Mob business. His las days were in Florida where he died of syphulus (sp)..

Answer 3

He was a mob leader in Chicago during the Prohibition Era. Bootlegging and moonshining were part of those days.

Answer 4

BIGGGG! Prohibition made him Public Enemy No. 1. They never got him on the charge of murder or anything to do with making, transporting or selling booze though. They got him on Income Tax evasion.