Abbie Dickerson
Casey Reynolds
English III
3 May 2023
Organized Crime In Chicago During The 1920’s
The 1920’s was known for a lot of things but the most dangerous time period is known as the “Chicago’s Roaring 20’s” in America, Chicago became the most violent city due to homicides, drug trafficking, gangsters, and robbery. Not only was it devastating for the citizens of Chicago Illinois but also for the citizens of America.
Gangsters are the very first people to start the crimes. Just because someone identifies as a police does not mean they always have the power to control or defeat a situation. Police often sometimes thought they were somewhat powerless when it came to gangsters: “The gangsters bought off whole waves of police and whole
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Once a robbery starts more than likely there will always be someone wanting to retaliate back. The very first robbery started off “On April 6, 1921, $396,000 was stolen during the transfer of mail bags” (Oldenburg 9). In response “Capone’s men retaliated twice attacking Aiello’s bakery and grocery store” (Oldenburg 6). This shows how one event led to another.
Drug Trafficking started by the people who did not like the fact of alcohol being banned. Soon after prohibition passed people started to involve themselves in wars. Ever since prohibition came to the public it caused “The United States massive boost to crime” (Lane 10). In response to that “Torrio’s move into alcohol prompted other Chicago criminals to do likewise, which inaugurated the so-called Beer Wars” (Oldenburg 3). This shows how people respond to a law they do not agree with.
Homicides usually are the last result during organized crime. Homicides by far have to be the worst part of these crimes because it is taking the life of someone else. It doesn't even matter where you are at, your life can be gone within seconds: “Big Tim answered a knock at the door but found no one to be around. He then stepped outside with Harry Diggs and thirty shots were fired from a car” (Oldenburg 9). Then “In November 1927 police raided an office at 7002 N. Western and found 37 sticks of dynamite materials intended to be used in assassination attempts” (Oldenburg 5). This shows how the crimes have become worse over