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Al Capone
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Al joins Johnny Torrio's James Street Boys gang
This is event is significant because it marks the beginning of Al being involved in organized crime. It is also significant because Torrio is the man Al would continue to work for. -
Al's face is slashed by a kinife leading to him being nicknames scarface.
This is significant because Al became known as scarface after this, which is an iconic nickname. Also it showed how Al was a vicious person who was constantly getting in fights. -
Johnny Torrio requests Al to come to Chicago
This is significant because it marks Al's moving to Chicago where he became the famous bootlegger. It was also significant because Al was sent over due to his temper and violent nature which he has been remembered for. -
Johnny Torrio is sentences to nine months in prison and retires leaving Al in charge
This is significant because it put Al in charge and enabled him to amass the wealth that he did. Also it is significant because had Capone moved up sooner he would have been arrested. -
Al's wealth in 1927 was estimated to be $ 100,000,000
This is significant because it shows how powerful Al Capone was and why he isw remembered as the most famous bootlegger. Also it provides insight into how prohibition increased the stranglehold organized crime had on society. -
Capone is suspected of orchestrating the St. Valentines Day Massacre of a rival gang.
This is signifcant because it once again demonstrates the violent nature of Al Capone. Also it is significant because the St. Valentines Day massacre is the most famous of the bootlegging gangster slays. Prohibition was already unpopular but this incident is what pushed the American people over the edge because they were tired of organized crime. -
Al Capone is found guilty of tax evasion and is sentenced to 11 years in prison.
This is significant because Al was arrested for tax evasion when every one knew he was a bootlegger. This shows how corrupt the police and government were considering he had to be charged on that. It is also significant because Capone would serve his time in Alcatraz which is the most famous American prison.
