Gangs today are no different from the gangs of the 1900’s. These Gangs have so many similar characteristics. They also have ways in which they are different. Gangs from the 1900’s had mob leaders and gang leaders just like today's leaders. Each mob or gang had to make profits and each gang had there very own way to make these profits. Another major factor of the gang and street life was the most feared violence. Gangs would beat and kill for money that was needed to pay and employ. Gangs, every one knew of them but little spoke of them.
Violence, the one thing every one thinks about when they hear the word gangs. Gangs to