A Closer Look at "Scarface"

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Civic and Political Institutions History-Social Science

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Grade 9 Grade 10 Grade 11 Grade 12

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A Closer Look at "Scarface"

In the activities contained within this gallery, students will explore the life of Al Capone and how he used Prohibition to become one of the most notorious mobsters in American history.

Learning Objective

Students will analyze how Al Capone capitalized on lax regulation of Prohibition enforcement and became one of the biggest names in organized crime in the nation.

About the Author:

Eden McCauslin is a Social Studies and English teacher in Chicago Public Schools. Eden previously taught in the District of Columbia Public Schools.

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PBS Learning Media