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Al Capone - Businessman or Gangster Card Sort

Al Capone - Businessman or Gangster Card Sort

Subject: History

Age range: 14-16

Resource type: Worksheet/Activity

Last updated

9 November 2025

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Bring the world of 1920s Chicago to life with this fun and thought-provoking card sort activity, designed to help students evaluate whether Al Capone was truly a ruthless gangster or, as he claimed, merely a businessman giving the people what they wanted.

Students will analyse and sort a range of facts, events, and quotations from Capone鈥檚 life to weigh up both sides of the argument, before reaching their own supported judgement. This interactive task encourages debate, critical thinking, and source analysis 鈥 perfect for engaging learners of all abilities.

The activity is supported by a PowerPoint presentation that includes clear lesson aims, objectives and differentiated outcomes, as well as a starter activity, concise background information, and guidance on how to introduce and structure the card sort. A link to a recommended YouTube documentary clip (first 25 minutes) is also provided to help bring the story of Capone and Prohibition to life.

This resource works well as a stand-alone lesson or as part of a wider unit on Prohibition and organised crime in 1920s America. It complements most mainstream GCSE History specifications, including AQA, Edexcel, and OCR, and is also suitable for Key Stage 3 classes exploring the interwar period.

Lesson focus:

Theme: Why did Prohibition fail?
Know: Who was Al Capone?
Understand: What role did he play in the failure of Prohibition?
Evaluate: How far was Al Capone a businessman or a gangster?
Skills: Chronology, Source Evaluation & Judgement

Learning outcomes:

Can You Describe 鈥 Who was Al Capone?
Can You Explain 鈥 What role did he play in helping Prohibition fail?
Can You Analyse 鈥 How far were Capone鈥檚 actions those of a businessman or a gangster?

All materials are provided in Microsoft Office format for full editing and PDF format for easy printing and classroom use.

If you enjoy this resource, why not explore my other lessons on Prohibition, 1920s America, and organised crime in The History Academy TES shop? You can also follow The History Academy on Twitter, YouTube, and Facebook for updates, teaching ideas, and new materials.

Roy 鈥 The History Academy

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Bring the Roaring Twenties to life in your classroom with this fantastic collection of fun, interactive card games 鈥 all focused on key topics from the USA in the 1920s. Perfect for revision, consolidation, or just adding a bit of sparkle to your lessons, this bundle gives you a range of exciting, student-friendly activities at a great discounted price. Inside you鈥檒l find a mix of dynamic learning games, including our popular Dingbats flashcards, and engaging card sorts covering themes such as: The push and pull factors of US immigration The causes of the economic boom The problems faced by farmers Why Prohibition failed Each activity has been designed to get students thinking, talking, and learning in a way that sticks 鈥 ideal for GCSE and equivalent courses exploring America in the 1920s. If you鈥檙e looking for high-quality revision videos to support these activities, don鈥檛 miss our dedicated YouTube playlist on the USA in the 1920s: 馃帴 The History Academy YouTube Channel We鈥檙e passionate about making engaging, affordable resources that teachers can trust 鈥 all created by educators and paid at least the living wage. When you buy from The History Academy, you鈥檙e supporting fair pay, creative teaching, and a community that values quality and decency over profit. Stay connected and share how you鈥檝e used our resources! 馃摫 Follow The History Academy on Instagram, X, YouTube, and Facebook for the latest updates, teaching tips, and free resources. Thanks for supporting our work 鈥 and happy teaching! Roy @ The History Academy

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