Mobsters

Bonnie Parker and Clyde Barrow

These two collaborated on nationwide crime spree from 1932 until their deaths in 1934. Bonnie met Clyde in West Dallas, Texas in January 1930 and the pair combined to commit 13 murders, numerous kidnappings, and several burglaries and robberies. The FBI and many local law enforcement agencies engaged in one of the largest manhunts in United States history.

John Herbert Dillinger, Jr.

An American gangster that was notorious for killing a police officer in Chicago. He also killed other government workers while robbing banks across the north-east of the country. His gang even robbed police stations and he was able to escape from prison twice.

George Nelson (aka Babyface Nelson)

A infamous mobster who was known for his baby face because of his young apperance. He murdered many people and robbed several banks. He also escaped from the famous wooden pistol and was number one on the FBI priority list. Nelson was shot and killed by FBI agents.

George (Machine Gun Kelly)

George Kelly Barnes better known as "Machine Gun Kelly", was a notorious American criminal during the prohibition era. His most famous crime was the kidnapping of oil tycoon & businessman Charles Urschel in July 1933 for which he, and his gang, earned $200,000 in ransom. The FBI investigation eventually led to Kelly's arrest in Memphis, Tennessee on September 26, 1933. His crimes also included bootlegging andarmed robbery.

Charles Arthur (Pretty Boy Floyd)

Charles Arthur "Pretty Boy" Floyd was an American bank robber. He operated in various parts of the Midwest, and his criminal exploits gained heavy press coverage in the 1930s. Like most other prominent outlaws of that era, he was killed by law enforcement officers. He remains a familiar figure in American popular culture, but at times viewed as a tragic figure, partly a victim of hard times.

Acrostic Poem

P - People were very angry about this act, and did not agree with it.

R - Riots, and many of them were started over this act due to all the angry people.

O - Over dosing on alcohol was a big issue during this time.

H - Helping steal alcohol, was what many people contributed too, which equalled jail for them.

I - Increase of depression occured, people were upset they couldn't over use alcohol.

B - Beer is bad, well beer was good to some, however became a bad substance.

I - Installment Plan begun.

T - Temperance advocates and prohibitionists continued to fight distillers and saloon owners, and people who drank.

I - Immigrant Restrictions, stopped immigrants from being allowed into the country, and to stop the use importation.

O - Open in our American.

N- No one was allowed to drink.

R - Roaring Twenties was a time of new technology and changes.

O - Organized crime

A - Apple Sauce, was a word used in replacement for curse words used today.

R - Road construction was crucial to the motor vehicle industry.

I - Industrialization paved the path for the roaring twenties

N - New fashion, style of clothing was different and more provocative than usual.

G - Gangs were very popular, and there were many of them.

T - Technology changed a lot, they had

W - Women wore dresses above the ankles.

E - Electric cars were made and driven.

N - New look, people

T - The 1920s was a decade of increased consumer spending and economic growth fed by supply side economic policy

I - Income tax was established in 1913

E - Everything seemed to be feasible through modern technology.

S - Spirit of the Roaring Twenties was associated with modernity.

Topic 7 Concept Study Guide

The Scopes Trial - Was an American legal case in1925 in which a high school biology teacher John Scopes was accused of violating the state's Butler Act that made it unlawful to teach evolution. Scopes was found guilty, but the verdict was overturned on a technicality and he was never brought back to trial. The trial drew intense national publicity, as national reporters flocked to the small town of Dayton, to cover the big-name lawyers representing each side.

Prohibition - Is the practice of prohibiting the manufacture, transportation, import, export, sale,and consumption of alcohol and alcoholic beverages.

Flappers – A "Flapper" in the 1920s was a term applied to a "new breed" of young Western women who wore short skirts, bobbed their hair, listened to jazz, and flaunted themselves. Flappers were seen as brash for wearing excessive makeup, drinking, treating sex in a casual manner, smoking driving automobiles and otherwise flouting social and sexual norms.

Economic Issues (1920s) – Many of the specific economic events took place during the Great depression considering it all occurred in the 1920s. There were dramatic drops in demand and credit, and disruption of trade, causing a wide spread of unemployment and poverty. Also along these lines was production, stock markets and much more to add to the debts through out the world.

Dust Bowl – The Dust bowl also known as the Dirty Thirties was a time of severe dust storms causing major damage to America and Canadian Prairie lands between the 1930 and 1936.

Agriculture Issues – Farmers lost a lot of their land and crops due to bad weather and the Dust Bowl. Also they did not know the future of farming.

Immigration policies (1920s) – Congress passed the national orgins based Quota Act which aimed to limit the migration of Jews to the U.S. In 1924 this was modified to also ban all immigration from Asia. Immigration numbers continued to decline with the US experiencing negative net immigration between 1932 and 1935. US Government substantially cut immigration to the U.S. This is generally attributed to the Great Depression and produced major unemployment, which peaked at 24.9% in 1933.

Nativism – Favors the interest of certain occupants of an area or nation as compared to the claims of new comers or immigrants. Nativism typically means opposition to immigrations or efforts to lower political or legal status of specific ethnic or cultural group.

Significant Literary Works (1920s) - Literacy rates increased through out america as more books and education became available to the public.

The Great Migration - was the movement of 2 million blacks out of the Southern United States to the Midwest, Northeast and West from 1910 to 1930. African Americans migrated to escape racism and to seek jobs in industrial cities. Immigration numbers continued their decline with the US experiencing negative net immigration between 1932 and 1935.

Harlem Renaissance - In the 1920s is when the Harlem Renaissance peak began, In New York City, which was first called the New Negro Movement. The Harlem Renaissance was a celebration of African-American heritage expressed through an outpouring of art, literature, music and dance.

Sacco and Vanzzetti - Ferdinando Nicola Sacco and Bartolomeo Vanzetti were anarchists who were convicted of murdering two men during a 1920 armed robbery in South Braintree, Massachusetts. After a controversial trial and a series of appeals, the two Italian immigrants were executed on August 23, 1927.

Labor Issues (1920s) - Some issues during this time were, The Great Railroad strike, Herrin Massacre, Child Labor Amendment, Cold mines..etc.

The Red Scare - The Red Scare was during a certain time period where people feared communism. There were two parts to the Red Scare, First Red Scare, from 1919 to 1920, which was about worker (socialist) revolution and political radicalism. Then there was the Second Red Scare from 1947 to 1957. The Second Red Scare focused on (national and foreign) communists influencing society or infiltrating the federal government, or both.

Schneck v. the United States - Was a United States Supreme Court decision that upheld the Espionage Act of 1917 and concluded that a defendant did not have a First Amendment right to freedom of speech against the draft during World War I. Ultimately, the case established the "clear and present danger" test. Charles Schenck was the Secretary of the Socialist Party of America and was responsible for printing, distributing, and mailing to prospective military draftees during World War I. For certain acts, Schenck was indicted and convicted of violating the Espionage Act of 1917. Schenck appealed to the United States Supreme Court, arguing that the court decision violated his First Amendment rights.

United States Declaration of War

In my opinion the tone of the United States declaring war was not viewed well by the people. I think that the American public believed that they had no reason to enter the war, and many Americans would lose their lives. I do think that the government felt the need to declare war, and it seems that they had a purpose to get involved and turn the war around. I think the American governments tone was to show that they would defend their nation and wouldn't let the Germans defeat them and their allies.

In my opinion the German response seemed to say that they wanted to have peace with America and were fighting England. It seems that the Germans didn't want the United States to enter the war because they knew that it would be harder for them to obtain Hitlers goals.

With the holiday season upon us, what better to write about than world chaos.

Dear Editor of New York Times

I am writing to you today to express my opinion about the new organization known as WikiLeaks. The website has had a lot of mixed reactions from public and political insurgents. WikiLeaks is known for releasing important classified documents from world governments to the public. I believe that the site should be taken down as it could pose a threat to national even global security. If the site were to have still been accessible then it would have been a major security threat because the information could be accessed by enemies of the country. Classified documents of world governments could provide terrorist intel to certain classified government plans. The creator of the website argued that the government should be open about their issues and policies, explaining that the site was created for that sole purpose. Although the creators point is valid, the website has been taken of the world wide web. In my opinion the website could have highlighted certain government weaknesses or information that could be used against them. Countries must now take extreme caution with their information, because if it does end up in the wrong hands the consequences could be devastating. The government did right to remove the website, but the placing of the creator in prison seems to still be a major talking point. The creators mother believes her son is not a criminal, and many people all over the world want his freedom. There are still many conflicting public and political opinions about the site but I believe that it will be resolved shortly.

Yours Sincerely

Christina Ricci

When will I hear from you next?

My Dearest Son,

        

         I have been waiting on a letter from you since the the first month you set off for World War I. I know I won't be able to receive one anytime soon, for i know it is going to take a while. My mind will not stop racing, I worry constantly about what you are doing, and how everything is going, or if you're even still alive. To only hear your voice again would be my greatest wish. I can imagine it is frustrating for you as it is for me to not be able to communicate with you right away. As your mother I need you to know how much I care for you and how much I love you. You mean the world to me son and I am so proud of you, what you're doing is very brave. I miss you very much, and just want to hold you in my arms again and give you a big hug! Even though you already how much I care for you, I can not exaggerate it enough, for this may be the last time you hear from me or I hear from you, if this letter even gets there in time. I could write forever on what is going through my mind 24/7, the constant worry, and checking the mail every 30 minutes, just praying the there will be a letter form you. Just know where ever you are I pray for you, and I love you with all my heart. Hope to hear from you soon. I love you and I'll be missing you.

                                                                                                                                            With Love,
                                                                                                                                                         Mom

World War One - Pilots thoughts

A pilot in World War I must have had many different emotions going through his head while fighting air-to-air combat. Dogfights created the most intense battlefields as it was in the open air, and one shot could take your plane down, leaving your chances of living low. A pilot must have been extremley nervous while fighting in the sky, because the risk of dying was higher than anywhere else. If you got shot down, then your plane would be sent plumiting to the ground with no way to bail out or cusion the crash. Pilots must having been worried all the time they where fighting because they knew that they had a 50/50 chance of dying. They must have also felt brave because it was one of the most dangerous occupations during WW1. Pilots were extremley well trained, but even so they still faced death on a day to day basis. When taking off, pilots must have thought about thier lives and the dangers of going up into the skies. Everytime they took off the floor, they had a chance of never coming back down alive. Pilots were the bravest of soliders during WW1, as it was the first time they had seen air-to-air combat. It continued throughout World War 2 and the Cold War. Pilots were always viewed as the brave ones because they had the highest chances of death. This made pilots very emotional while up on the sky, making them very aware of what they were doing in battle. Pilots today are still seen as some of the bravest and most intellignet people in the nations military.