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Illegal Activity of the 1920’s

Illegal Activity of the 1920’s. Shannon David Kayla Horrell Chelsi Ferri Period 1. Increasing Crime. Organized crime Mafia “La cosa notra ” – (“our thing”) The mob Organization of Sicily and U.S Protection and vigilante law enforcement Rise of gangsterism Brought on by prohibition

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Illegal Activity of the 1920’s

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  1. Illegal Activity of the 1920’s Shannon David Kayla Horrell ChelsiFerri Period 1

  2. Increasing Crime • Organized crime • Mafia • “La cosanotra” – (“our thing”) • The mob • Organization of Sicily and U.S • Protection and vigilante law enforcement • Rise of gangsterism • Brought on by prohibition • The banning of alcohol • Most famous • Al Capone

  3. Increasing Crime • Organized Crime • Rico act (Rocketeer Influenced and corrupt Organizations Act) • Passed 1970 • Meant to neutralize effects of organized crime • Mainly mofia

  4. The Black socks scandal • Ex-major league pitcher approached two white players • Told them to throw the game • Eight White Sox ended up in the deal • Split $100,000 they receive • Fix was a success • Players suspended • Criminal charges cleared

  5. Harding Administration Scandal • The scandals • Veteran’s Bureau Scandal • Director of veteran's Bureau accused of illegal sale of federal property, liquor and narcotics • Justice Department Scandal • Corrupt department • Alien Property Custodian Scandal • Teapot Dome Scandal

  6. Harding Administration Scandal • Harding had many affairs • Nan Britton • Brought with Harding to Washington after election • Given free access to White House • Couple used bathrooms, closets, offices, any available space • Became pregnant • Claimed it was Harding's • Wrote book after his death about their relationship • Many affairs followed

  7. Teapot Dome Scandal • Background Information • Teddy Roosevelt, William Taft, Woodrow Wilson • Creation of naval petroleum reserves in Wyoming and California • Elk hills, Buna Vista Ca, Teapot Dome in WY

  8. Teapot Dome Scandal • The Scandal • Albert B. Fail opposed • Convinced secretary of Navy to turn control of oil fields to him • Leased them secretly • U.S senate found out and reveled to public

  9. Teapot Dome Scandal • Results • Many criminal/civil suits • Navy gained control of oil again • Fail charged with bribery • Fined $100,000 and one year in prision

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