You are the juror that is presented with the evidence that Johnny was in the gang called The Greasers. Using the websites below, research street gangs and then record your research in your journal.

Click on the following website:
http://www.dictionary.com
Define the following words in your journal to help you understand your research.
gang
felony
graffiti
initiation
consequences
violence

*Using the websites below:

http://www.gangwar.com/dynamics.htm

http://www.gangsorus.com/

1.   Summarize the history of gangs in the United States.

2.  List the reasons why people join gangs.

3.  List characteristics of gangs as well as some different gangs present in the United States.

4.  How are the gangs found today similar to The Greasers? How are they different?