This
paper takes a look at gangs in America starting with the most famous gangs of the 1800s. The paper then delves into
the deeper issues about who is typically attracted to
gangs, different aspects of gang culture, and the most common gang crimes. The
paper also looks at notorious gangs that existed in the Five Points region of New York and explains that the film "Gangs of New York" in many ways misrepresented the criminal activities of the Five Points Gangs.