Which mobster was known by fearsome nicknames such as "The Mad Hatter" and "Lord High Executioner"?
Lucky Luciano was directly involved in the day-to-day operations of Murder, Inc. as its enforcement arm.
Match the mobster with their primary role or achievement:
Albert Anastasia
Vincent Mangano
Louis 'Lepke' Buchalter
Lucky Luciano
Architect of the National Crime Syndicate
Head of Murder, Inc.
Co-leader of Murder, Inc.
Boss of one of the original Five Families
Which historical event did Lucky Luciano orchestrate to end internecine violence among old Mafia factions?
Lucky Luciano's creation of The Commission aimed to eliminate rivalries by establishing a 'boss of bosses' system.
Match the Lucky Luciano reform with its description:
Elimination of "capo di tutti capi"
Formalization of Five Families
Creation of The Commission
Cooperation with non-Italian criminals
Replaced with shared leadership among crime families
Established a clear hierarchy for Genovese, Gambino, Lucchese, Bonanno, and Colombo families
Governing board to oversee major mob decisions and settle disputes
Maximized criminal profits through alliances with Jewish and Irish mobsters
What was the name of the U.S. Navy operation during World War II that secretly enlisted Luciano's help?
After his deportation from the U.S., Lucky Luciano's influence completely ended and had no further impact on organized crime.
Match the event in Lucky Luciano's post-deportation life with the associated detail:
Secret travel to Cuba
Arrival in Genoa, Italy (1947)
Expulsion from Cuba (1947)
Life in Naples, Italy
Under continuous surveillance and travel restrictions
Arrested by Italian authorities but soon released
Held the Havana Conference with top American mobsters
Forced by pressure from U.S. narcotics authorities
Which of the following describes Vincent Mangano's leadership style?
Vincent Mangano's relationship with Albert Anastasia was characterized by mutual respect and collaboration throughout their careers.
Match the mobster with their known association or action:
Albert Anastasia
Vincent Mangano
Lucky Luciano
Anthony Anastasio
Control of International Longshoremen's Association (ILA)
Ally in waterfront rackets with Mangano
Appointed Mangano to head a family after Castellammarese War
Growing influence within Murder Inc.
What was the initial purpose of Murder Inc. after being established by powerful mobsters?
Albert Anastasia was known as "the Mad Hatter" due to his calm and rational approach to criminal activities.
Match the individual with their role or association within Murder Inc. and its structure:
Louis 'Lepke' Buchalter
Albert Anastasia
Abe Reles
The Commission
Manager of the Jewish side of operations
Supervisor of Italian hitmen
Sourced assassins from Brooklyn's Brownsville
Ordered assassinations carried out by Murder Inc.
What was the significance of Arnold Schuster's murder in 1952?
Albert Anastasia was known for personally avoiding involvement in killings, leaving all executions to his subordinates.
Match the victim or event directly attributed to Albert Anastasia or Murder, Inc. with its detail:
Peter Panto (1939)
Arnold Schuster (1952)
George Turino (1921)
Philip Mangano (1951)
Civilian store clerk who helped police, whose murder shocked the public
Labor organizer abducted, strangled, and found in New Jersey wetlands
Brother of Vincent Mangano, found shot multiple times
Murder for which Anastasia was arrested and sentenced to death (later overturned)
The RICO Act was created to combat organized crime by allowing police to charge what?
Trials of mobsters like Albert Anastasia and Lucky Luciano always resulted in long prison sentences due to overwhelming evidence.
Match the organization or concept with its influence related to organized crime:
Murder Inc.
RICO Act
Gambino family
"Goodfellas"
A movie that shows the life of mobsters and shapes public perception
Grew stronger due to the actions of Anastasia and Luciano
Changed how gangs worked and left a mark on pop culture
Allowed police to charge whole criminal groups
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