During the Great Depression (1929-1939) there were a series of famous gangsters such as John Dillinger, Baby Face Nelson, Bonnie and Clyde, Pretty Boy

During the Great Depression (1929-1939) there were a series
of famous gangsters such as John Dillinger, Baby Face
Nelson, Bonnie and Clyde, Pretty Boy Floyd, Machine Gun
Kelly, John Ashley, and Al Capone, committing crimes
throughout the United States. This period became known in
law enforcement as the Public Enemies Era based on the FBI
keeping “Public Enemies” lists of wanted criminals. Below is a
list of the criminals and their crimes. Despite their extensive
list of criminal behavior and violence, many were and remain
beloved by Americans.
Your task is to select a few of the “public enemies” and write
a 500-1000-word essay that addresses why they were so
beloved. In your essay, you need to discuss the context
(Great Depression) and if that had an impact on their public
persona. Also, include a discussion of the changes made in
the criminal justice system because of their exploits. Be sure
to use the lecture on the Depression, including the chapter
and PowerPoint of that same period to help you craft your
narrative.