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kooserkilla

kooserkilla

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I don't post at all but me and some friends we argueing about where the first street gangs came from. I say it was in chicago , they say it is in new york. Anyone know for sure?
 
coondogg26

coondogg26

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Gangs have existed in the United States for over 200 years. It all started when the first immigrants came to the U.S.A. Most of them came for a better life but many of them ended up in poverty. The first gangs were formed among poor adolescents who grouped together for the sake of socialisation and protection. They were of the same race or the same ethnic background. The first known gang specializing in crimes were located in the "The Five Points". They consisted of Irish immigrants and was established in New York City. They dressed in a specific way and used monikers or nicknames. Another early gang were the "Forty Thieves". Their gang leader was Edward Coleman and they formed in 1826. New ...
 
HUERO''909

HUERO''909

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coondogg26 said:
Gangs have existed in the United States for over 200 years. It all started when the first immigrants came to the U.S.A. Most of them came for a better life but many of them ended up in poverty. The first gangs were formed among poor adolescents who grouped together for the sake of socialisation and protection. They were of the same race or the same ethnic background. The first known gang specializing in crimes were located in the "The Five Points". They consisted of Irish immigrants and was established in New York City. They dressed in a specific way and used monikers or nicknames. Another early gang were the "Forty Thieves". Their gang leader was Edward Coleman and they formed in 1826. New ...
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i seen that book "paddy whacked" at borders the other day...have u read it? is it any good?

http://www.amazon.com/Paddy-Whacked-Untold-Irish-American-Gangster/dp/0060590025
 
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