Organised crime (AQA GCSE History): Quizzes
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What unexpected consequence did Prohibition create in the 1920s?
What unexpected consequence did Prohibition create in the 1920s?
Rise of organised crime groups
How many Italians lived in New York City by 1910?
How many Italians lived in New York City by 1910?
Approximately 500,000
Who became Prime Minister of Italy in 1922 and launched an anti-Mafia campaign?
Who became Prime Minister of Italy in 1922 and launched an anti-Mafia campaign?
Benito Mussolini
What was 'omerta' in Mafia culture?
What was 'omerta' in Mafia culture?
A code of silence & secrecy
Besides bootlegging, which activities did organised crime expand into?
Besides bootlegging, which activities did organised crime expand into?
Gambling, prostitution & loan sharking
Why was corruption of public officials particularly damaging?
Why was corruption of public officials particularly damaging?
It undermined trust in democracy
How much did Al Capone reportedly earn per week at the height of his power?
How much did Al Capone reportedly earn per week at the height of his power?
$8 million
In what year did Al Capone move to Chicago?
In what year did Al Capone move to Chicago?
1919
What was the name of Al Capone's criminal organisation?
What was the name of Al Capone's criminal organisation?
Chicago Outfit
When did the St. Valentine's Day Massacre occur?
When did the St. Valentine's Day Massacre occur?
February 14, 1929
What crime was Al Capone ultimately convicted of?
What crime was Al Capone ultimately convicted of?
Tax evasion
How long was Al Capone's prison sentence?
How long was Al Capone's prison sentence?
11 years
In what year did Prohibition end?
In what year did Prohibition end?
1933
What did organised crime shift to after Prohibition ended?
What did organised crime shift to after Prohibition ended?
Drug trafficking & illegal gambling
Which legitimate industries did organised crime invest in after Prohibition?
Which legitimate industries did organised crime invest in after Prohibition?
Construction, entertainment & hospitality