Fast+Facts

=Fast Facts = = =
 * ====In the 1820's The Forty Thieves in formed in New York City ====
 * ====During the Civil War gangs form and carry out tasks related to political/government corruption====
 * ====In 1879 Jesse James organizes one of the most famous gangs, the James Gang of Outlaws who spread terror in the West====
 * ====On February 14, 1929 Al Capone orchestrates the St. Valentines Day Massacre, the most notorious gang slaying oft the 20th century.====
 * ====In 1948 Another infamous gang forms. The motorcycle gang Hell's Angels forms in California.====
 * ====They are different types of gangs: street gangs, motorcycle gangs, drug gangs, and prison gangs====
 * ====The National Football League got involved by hiring experts to make sure that players were not flashing gang signs while on or off the field.====
 * ====ProQuest. "Gangs Timeline." //Leading Issues Timelines.// 17 June 2010: np SIRS Researcher. Web. 5 November 2010.====
 * ====Many gangs were first formed, like immigrant gangs, because new immigrants need to people to help them adjust to a new culture and place.====
 * ====Other gangs formed because it was a way to deal with prejudices and discrimination.====
 * ====Gangs spread by sending members to new communities, gang members moving, and networking with other gangs.====
 * ====Young people join gangs for structure, nurturing, sense of belonging, and economic opportunity.====
 * ====Organizations like the Russian and Italian Mafia are also considered gangs.====
 * ====Allender, David M. "Gangs in Middle America: Are they a Threat?" //The FBI Law Enforcement Bulletin.// December 2001: Gale Student Resources in Context. Web. 5 November 2010.====