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Patriots and Mobsters: The Alliance Between the Mafia & Government During WWII
Military History 101 by Amber Dowdy
Average rating:4.9Number of reviews:(488)
This four week course will discuss the relationship between Lucky Luciano's Italian Mafia and the US Government during World War II
Class experience
US Grade 7 - 9
This live class will meet over four weeks to examine the role that the Italian Mafia played in the United States during World War II. The class will include four live video meetings, as well as one short recommended assignment to be completed at the end of the course. Week One will cover the rise of the Mafia, its organizational structure, the rise of Charles 'Lucky' Luciano, and the various motivations of the Mafia for assisting the US government during World War II. Week Two will...
Students will gain an understanding of the organization of the Mafia in the 1940's, and will work to comprehend the actions and motivations of organized crime organizations during World War II.
I have a degree in history from Grand Valley State University. During my last year of university I wrote my senior thesis on the topic of the Mafia during World War II. My thirty page thesis was produced through original research on the Mafia, and I am looking forward to the opportunity to teach students about the contributions that the Mafia made to the war effort.
Learners will not need to use any apps or websites beyond the standard Outschool tools.
There will be a discussion of the rise of Charles 'Lucky' Luciano. Lucky's rise does include the murder of a former Mafia boss, inside of a New York restaurant. This content will be provided without graphic detail, but will be discussed in a way to allow for understanding of the famed Mafia leader's rise.
Average rating:4.9Number of reviews:(488)
Welcome to Military History 101! My name is Amber, and I am the owner/head teacher of Military History 101 by Amber Dowdy. I have a degree in History from Grand Valley State University, which is located in Michigan, USA. Prior to becoming an...
Group Class
$56
for 4 classes1x per week, 4 weeks
45 min
Completed by 16 learners
Live video meetings
Ages: 12-15
3-12 learners per class
