On the Lam
As he was running away, Bud said that he was "on the lam." This is a slang phrase for fugitives fleeing from the law. Bud had a number of close calls with the police. During the 1930s, the police were very busy dealing with crimes much more serious than Bud's. You will be learning more about some of the most famous criminals of the 1930s!
Part One
At the end of chapter 4, Bud described himself as just like "Public Enemy Number One." In the 1930s, people listened to the radio. They heard about what the FBI called fugitives, notorious gangsters, and public enemies. Your task is to learn more about the history of the FBI's Ten Most Wanted Fugitives List. You will also research to learn more about a famous fugitive of the 1930s and then design a Wanted flyer for this criminal.
Go to the link "FBI Ten Most Wanted Fugitives List" to answer the following questions. Use the boldfaced questions on the Facts page to guide you to the answers.
1. In what year was the "Ten Most Wanted Fugitives List" started?
2. Who was the first person placed on the "Ten Most Wanted Fugitives" list?
3. What was the shortest time a person was on the list? What was the longest time a person was on the list?
4. How many "Ten Most Wanted Fugitives" have been captured from citizens seeing their pictures?
5. How many women have been on the list? Who was the first woman placed on the list?
6. Name three ways the FBI informs the public of the "Ten Most Wanted Fugitives" list.
7. What is the minimum reward offered by the FBI for information leading up to the arrest of a Top Ten Fugitive?
8. Who hosts the show "America's Most Wanted: America Fights Back"?
Go to the link "FBI Ten Most Wanted Fugitives List" to answer the following questions. Use the boldfaced questions on the Facts page to guide you to the answers.
1. In what year was the "Ten Most Wanted Fugitives List" started?
2. Who was the first person placed on the "Ten Most Wanted Fugitives" list?
3. What was the shortest time a person was on the list? What was the longest time a person was on the list?
4. How many "Ten Most Wanted Fugitives" have been captured from citizens seeing their pictures?
5. How many women have been on the list? Who was the first woman placed on the list?
6. Name three ways the FBI informs the public of the "Ten Most Wanted Fugitives" list.
7. What is the minimum reward offered by the FBI for information leading up to the arrest of a Top Ten Fugitive?
8. Who hosts the show "America's Most Wanted: America Fights Back"?
Part Two
In the novel, Bud refers to John Dillinger, Pretty Boy Floyd, and Baby Face Nelson. Who were these criminals? Choose one of these three notorious criminals and read about his life using the links provided below. Summarize the information into a "Most Wanted" flyer that the FBI might use to notify the public. Use the rubric provided to help you create your flyer!
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