Gang Activity and Drug Operations-ProfessorHenry
For this week’s assignment, you will write a 1-2 page essay about the history of gangs in America. Be sure to address all prompts and cite your sources in APA format. This is worth 60 points, so be thorough and give your best effort.
By the end of the twentieth century, gangs had proliferated in nearly all geographical areas of the United States; they can be found in suburbs, in small cities, and on Native-American reservations. As of today, gang membership continues to grow, and street gangs will remain a major problem in American society for some time to come (Delaney, 2013).
In a 1-2 page paper, please respond to the following: ◦Explain the history of gangs in America. ◦Be sure that you include the correlation of old and new world rivals, the rise of law enforcement, politics, fire brigades, and the civil war period.
Be sure to cite using APA guidelines Delaney, T. (2013). American street gangs. (2nd Ed.). Upper Saddle River, NJ: Pearson Custom Publishing. ISBN: 9781323244234