Chapter 20 Section 3
How do "Scarface" Al Capone and FBI leader J. Edgar Hoover represent two sides of the problem of organized crime
Al Capone "Scarface" was a ruthless criminal with a talent for avoiding jail. He murdered his way to the top of Chicago's organized crime network. With so much money at his disposal ($60 million a year for bootlegging alone), he easily bought the cooperation of police and city officials. Politicians, even judges took orders from him. The government fought back with improved law enforcement. The Bureau of Investigation( later changed to the Federal Bureau of Investigation, or FBI), headed by J. Edgar Hoover, became a dedicated, independent force against organized crime during the 1920s. Capone managed to slip out of any charges brought against him, but in 1931, a federal court convicted of income-tax evasion and he was sent to prison.
What other groups were targeted by the Klan besides African Americans
Besides the African Americans, the KKK targeted Catholics, Jews, immigrants, and others
bootleggers, speakeasies, organized crime (gangs), racketeering
Bootleggers: supplier of illegal alcohol during Prohibition. Speakeasies: bars that operated illegally during the time of Prohibition. Organized Crime: local gangsters would operate independently, selling illegal liquor. Racketeering: highly profitable business run by gangsters which forced local businesses to pay a protection fee.
The Scopes "Monkey" trial: Why was John Scopes on trial, what was the jury's decision, and what was the fine
Fundamentalists denounced the evolution theory saying that it contradicts the Bible. They banned teaching evolution. However, John T. Scopes saw that as unconstitutional because it denied him personal and religious freedom. He defied the law and was arrested for teaching evolution. Jury judged him guilty and fined him $100
Describe "red summer" riots, lynchings, and revival of Ku Klux Klan
Klan members carried out many crimes against African Americans, Catholics, Jews, immigrants, and others. They rode in the night beating, whipping, even killing their victims, terrorizing whites and blacks alike.
What were the goals of Marcus Garvey and the Universal Negro Improvement Association (UNIA)
Marcus Garvey sought to build up African Americans self respect and economic power. He also urged African Americans to return to "Motherland Africa" to create a self-governing nation.
What were the three goals of Prohibition
The 3 goals of Prohibition were 1) Eliminate drunkenness and the resulting abuse of family members and others. 2) Get rid of saloons, where prostitution, gambling, and other forms of vice thrived. 3) Prevent absenteeism and on the job accidents stemming from drunkenness.
What happened during the Scopes trial between the two lawyers that proved to be very dramatic
The Dramatic climax of the case came when Darrow put Bryan himself on the stand to testify as an expert on the Bible. Darrow set about testing the logic o Bryan's faith by citing passages from the bible and forcing him to try to explain them.
Why did several respected African American leaders, such as W.E.B. Du Bois, criticize the UNIA
They objected to Garvey's call for separation of the races as well as his careless business practices.
What is the theory of evolution, and why do fundamentalists object to this theory
humans beings and all other living species developed over time from simpler life forms. fundamentalists said it contradicts the history of creation as stated in the bible.
