Scope of project. This project seeks to identify American gangsters during the Prohibition era of the 1920s and 1930s. Overview. A gangster is a criminal who is a member of a gang; some gangs are considered to be part of organized crime.
The photo shows the present-day ruins of Machu Picchu, an Inca city that has been named a World Heritage Site by the United Nations for its architectural splendor and its historical importance.
Introduction. Tucked away in the rocky countryside northwest of Cuzco, Peru, Machu Picchu is believed to have been a royal estate or sacred religious site for Inca leaders, whose civilization was virtually wiped out by Spanish invaders in the 16th century.