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Bell Ringer

Explore the history of violent crime in America, including the characteristics of a typical criminal, famous criminals throughout history, and the impact of crime on society. Learn about gangs, the mob, and the contributions of crime to societal issues. Discover how crime rates have changed over time and the factors that have influenced these changes.

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Bell Ringer

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  1. Bell Ringer • Describe to me in your own words who is a criminal? • In your opinion what are the characteristics of a typical criminal. • Name two historically famous criminals.

  2. Bell Ringer • When you think of gangs what are your views on them? • When we talk about the mob tell be the first few things that come to your mind.

  3. Criminals History of Violent Crime In America

  4. Crime in America • For 30 years beginning in the 1960’s, crime rates rose in America. Then in 1990’s crime rates began to drop, and they have continued to fall. • Violent crime has played a large role in American life.

  5. Crime during the 1700’s Crime contributions: - English sent over lawbreakers - Scarcity of Land - high taxes - high unemployment and poverty - overpopulation in cities - NO POLICE

  6. Crime in the 1800’s Crime Contributions: - increases in population caused: - poor living conditions - joblessness - homelessness - urban & western gangs - race riots - few police departments - race violence

  7. The Five Points

  8. The Five Points in 1827

  9. The Dead Rabbitsvs.Bowery Boys

  10. Outlaws of the West • The Reno Brothers

  11. Frank and Jesse James

  12. Born Henry McCartyNovember 23, 1859(1859-11-23)Many states claimed to be Billy the Kid's place of birth including New Mexico and New York City, New York, United States DiedJuly 14, 1881 (aged 21)Fort Sumner, New Mexico, United States Billy the Kid

  13. 1900’s Crime Contributions • Organized crime • Population increase • Race riots • Great Depression (crime down) • Anti war views • Drugs • 1990 crime rate drops

  14. Al Capone

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