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. ...
