Al Capone Thesis Statement

Have you ever wondered the truth about Al Capone?

Al Capone is known as a ruthless gangster who dominated Chicago in the roaring 20’s. This essay will carry the reader through a glimpse into Al Capone’s history, from his early life, his career and how he impacted American history.

Early years for Al Capone were where his fall to crime started. Al Capone was born on January 17th 1899 in Brooklyn New York he was born into a poor immigrant household with his father and mother and 8 siblings. His parents worked at a bakery and his siblings seemed to be on the right track. But when Al Capone was enrolled in 6th grade he was sent to the principal's office for hitting a teacher. And shortly after smacked the principal and left from his school

never to return back to his education. Young Capone got involved in a gang but did not become violent yet . Then Al Capone met Johnny Torrio, a rich illegal gambling kingpin, who was also involved in bootlegging and prostitution rings. Young Capone started working for Johnny Torrio by delivering illegal gambling money across town. Soon, Young Capone was moving up the ranks in Torrio's organization. And Capone was running his own prostitution ring by the time he was 13 years old. Soon Al Capone's childhood was over and he was starting to make huge progress in his criminal activities.

ADULT LIFE Al Capone's adult life approached him very fast. Al Capone surpassed Torrio and took over Torrio's organization. Capone was at the top of the organization now he was one of the richest men in chicago. Now with his business at its highest peak capone had time to do enjoyable things with his money. He spent lavishly and bet on horse races. In Fact he spent so much he had custom pockets sewn onto his pants so he could fit stacks of 50 and 100 dollar bills inside. Once Capone was at the top he also wanted to better his public reputation.

Capone did various acts that made people like him and view him as a likeable good fellow. He tipped waitresses at restaurants with huge tips that far exceeded what they had provided for him. He rigged house races so people he liked could win no matter what. And bought nice things and gave them to children. These things worked and Capones entire public reputation was that he was a generous all around good fellow willing to use his money and power for the benefit of others.

But things took a turn for the worst for Capone when he ordered the killings of 7 rival gangsters and had his men kill them in the famous St.

Valentine's Day Massacre. No one could prove capone was behind it but everyone had a hunch that he did. So the government searched his luxurious apartment and found info about his income taxes. Capone was sentenced to 11 years in alcatraz for income tax evasion that he did not pay for 7 years. Normally he would not have gotten charged for income tax evasion on illegal income. But that changed when the supreme court ruled that money made from illegal activities was taxable and Capone did not file taxes.

Capone lived in Alcatraz for 11 years and when he got out he fell ill with Neurosyphilis and died from his disease on january 25 1947.

HISTORICAL IMPACT - Al Capone will make a lasting legacy as the king of prohibition era chicago. Al Capone's legacy will be a lasting one for years. He dominated prohibition era chicago running a very successful criminal enterprise. He will be remembered for many years to come for his ambition, power, money and his accomplishments like the st. valentine's day massacre. His name will live on in the pages of books and movies of the silver screen. But one thing is for sure. Al Capone will not be

forgotten.