Important Figures
Figures such as Al Capone and John Dillinger have come to represent the rise of organized crime in the 1920s and 1930s. This section contains information about these and other important figures from the 1920s and 1930s. See more »
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The 1920s and 30s saw the rise of gangsters and the collapse of the economy, which brought the Great Depression. Here you can learn about some of the important figures and major events that happened during this time in American history.
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Scandals & Trials
Scandals and trials, such as the Scopes Monkey Trial, caught the attention of many Americans during the 1920s and 1930s. Topics include the Teapot Dome Scandal and the Sacco-Vanzatti trial. See more »
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New Deal
The New Deal was a plan created by Franklin Roosevelt that brought the country out of the Great Depression. Topics include the history of the New Deal and some of the programs that were established under New Deal provisions. See more »
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Why was tax evasion the only thing pinned on Al Capone?
Al Capone is one of the most notorious gangsters in American history. He ruled the streets of Chicago with an iron fist, so how did a paper trail to tax evasion bring him down?
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The City of San Francisco Wreck
The City of San Francisco wreck occurred when someone deliberately derailed a train in 1939. A number of suspects were rounded up, but nobody was ever charged with the crime. Learn about the City of San Francisco wreck.
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