One of my favorite periods in History is World War II due to the fact that both my grandparents were in Europe during the War. They met while they were prisoners of war. ... I chose to do this activity so that I can learn to read music notes and widen my interest in different kinds of music. ...
The 1920's was the period of peace between World War I and World War II. During the war congress passed for the 18th Amendment (better known as prohibition) (Hamm). ... This act caused a series of gang wars that would all be put to an end on February 14th 1929. ... This event brought an end to the cycle of gang wars Al Capone as the clear winner. ... Even more he had note from his doctor saying he was bedridden at the time of the massacre (Why). ...
No other generation reflects the complex world we live in today. ... The generation prior to the baby boomers, after World War II, had extra ordinary prosperity and better living through technology, may have spoiled their children a little. ...
Gang wars erupted as each group wanted control of specific territories and illegal activities (illegal alcohol, bookmaking, extortion, and gunrunning). ... After WW II, African-American, Puerto Rican, and Mexican-American gained power, especially in the northern cities. ... The national focus in the 60's was on the Vietnam War, civil rights, and urban riots and gang membership was not apparent. ... As the Vietnam War died down African-American, Caucasian, and Hispanic gangs reemerged. ...
