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Jan 1, 1300
First small gangs that weren't very serious
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First structured, organized gangs appear
Gangs like Hectors, Mims, Dead Boys, and Bugles terrorized England -
First England highway robbery gangs
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First street gang founded in New York
It was called the Forty Thieves. It was made to rebel against their inferior social status but eventualy turned to criminal acts due to frustration.
Gangs- 3 more more people that have a similar look, name, and participate in criminal activities -
Sicilian Mafia is founded
Italian gang that is very well hidden and organized. They are very good at working in the shadows which makes them extremely dangerous. -
Black Gangs
Consists of family and neighborhood friends. They had a tough guy image. Crips and Bloods were the most violent of these groups. Ages range from 14-24 years old. There are over 90,000 members worldwide. They fight to defend they're turf. -
Hispanic Gangs
There are over 135,000 members worldwide. They're ages range from 12-40 years. It is very hard to get out of these gangs once you're in them, and they also carry on in generations. Fights often occur between rival gangs fighting for turf. They often do drive-by's, murders, assaults, and drug dealing. -
Asian Gangs
There are over 20,000 members worldwide. Vietnamese gangs emerged first. There are an estimated 5-200 members in each gang, ages ranging from 13-35 years old. They steal cars and invade homes. They are precise, structurized, and organized. They have a clear goal that's been carefully planned out. Wah Ching and Wo Hop To Triad are examples of Chinese gangs. They fight for territory. -
MS 13 Founded
Set up in LA by Salvadoran immigrants. They are a very dangerous gang, and are very organized. Over 100,000 members; as young as 8 years old, remaining in the gang for life. They are very widespread, in 6 different countries. They are very powerful in Mexico and Southern U.S. -
Skinheads
White gangs. They formed off the KKK. They had shaved heads, believed in white supremacy, targeted non-whites, jewish, homless, and homosexual individuals to recruit them. They used swastikas and lightning bolts in their graffiti along with "WP," meaning white power. They had Nazi flags respected Hitler. Over 600 members.