Category: Al Capone

  • History of Alcatraz and Al Capone: Discursive Essay

    The history of Alcatraz (1775-1971) On August 11, 1934, Alcatraz opened its doors. Alcatraz was the maximum high-security, minimum privileged Penitentiary for the most ruthless criminals, or the worst of the worst. Thats where its nickname came from, The rock. One of these criminals was Al Capone, who was one of the most wanted gangsters…

  • Rise of Organized Crime in the 1920s: Case Study of Al Capone

    In 1920s America, a rise of consumerism had emerged, as well as many new rebellious sentiments. As a younger generation began to rebel against societal norms, different aspects of society would also experience changes that would eventually transform American into a modern society. In an attempt to uphold the morality of society, the government passed…