Which two figures are often credited with leading Murder Inc.?
Murder Inc. primarily operated by acting as a law enforcement agency for New York City.
From which types of neighborhoods were Murder Inc. members largely recruited?
Murder Inc. exclusively employed Italian-American gangsters for their contract killings.
What was a significant impact of Murder Inc.'s downfall on organized crime?
The name 'Murder, Inc.' was the official title given to the group by its founders.
Which location served as a known base of operations for Murder Inc. members?
Abe "Kid Twist" Reles was known for his loyalty to Murder Inc. until his death.
What was the primary method used by Murder Inc. to maintain power over New York City's underworld?
The Havana Conference of 1946 aimed to weaken the influence of Luciano and Lansky over the National Crime Syndicate.
Which common misconception did the creation of the Mafia 'Commission' help to dispel?
Murder Inc. primarily focused on eliminating rival gangs rather than targeting informants or those who defied mob rules.
How did the National Crime Syndicate typically communicate orders to Murder Inc.?
Murder Inc. killers were always identifiable by a specific uniform or insignia.
Which of these was NOT a primary objective or operation of Murder Inc.?
The operations of Murder Inc. were primarily confined to the five boroughs of New York City and did not extend beyond.
What defined the "power-sharing deals" between Lucky Luciano and Meyer Lansky?
The trials following the downfall of Murder Inc. specifically focused on minor offenses and petty crimes committed by its members.
Which criminal enterprise most significantly drove Jewish and Italian gang cooperation during its height?
Albert "Mad Hatter" Anastasia avoided arrest for a long time due to overwhelming evidence against him.
Match the key figure with their role or association in the context of Murder Inc. and organized crime:
Louis "Lepke" Buchalter
Dutch Schultz
Abe "Kid Twist" Reles
Albert "Mad Hatter" Anastasia
Early leader of Murder Inc.
Key turncoat informant
Mobster whose murder was ordered by the Syndicate
Later leader of Murder Inc.
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