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Al capone

Al capone. prohibition& al capone. What is prohibition era?. Prohibition era was between 1920 until 1933. During these years, some states prohibited to sell alcohols for various reasons. Who is al capone. Al Capone was a famous gangster in Chicago who had

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Al capone

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  1. Al capone prohibition& al capone

  2. What is prohibition era? • Prohibition era was between 1920 until 1933. • During these years, some states prohibited to sell alcohols • for various reasons.

  3. Who is al capone • Al Capone was a famous gangster in Chicago who had • gained power, money and control over Chicago during • prohibition era.

  4. How did Al capone build up his power? • Al Capone sold alcohols to people. • Also he kept making his power stronger by bribing corrupt • officers, Chicago’s police, local government workers, judges, • lawyers and prohibition agent. • He even controlled Chicago’s mayor.

  5. How did Al capone secure his power? • Al Capone killed many of his opponents. • He was however never arrested by police because there was • lack of evidence and bribed officers helped him. • Prohibition made best environment for Al Capone to plan • organized crime.

  6. Question • How did prohibition help Al Capone to gain power? • Why was Al Capone allowed to avoid prosecution for so long?

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