Eduqas GCSE History · C100

Crime and Corruption

What you need to know

Analyze the scale of organised crime and corruption in 1920s America.
Understand the reasons for Prohibition, everyday life under the ban, and the challenges of its enforcement.
Evaluate the rise of organised crime, focusing on figures like Al Capone and events like the St Valentine's Day Massacre.
Assess political corruption during the era, notably under Harding, the 'Ohio Gang', and the Teapot Dome scandal.