Jesse James

Thesis Statement

• Jesse James was an American Outlaw and Hero and he was a wild man at heart.
• He really was a hero helping others at everything they needed.

Jesse James' Early Life

• Started his career as a outlaw when he was a young man 
• He was part of Captain Quantrill's Raiders  
• Even though he was not present at the battle of Centrailia 
• The battle of Centrailia was a total war act killing innocent people

Jesse James' Criminal Career

jesse james jOINs the war

• Jesse James joined the Civil War when the Union killed his younger brother
• And he joined with his older brother Frank with Captain Quantrill.
• He wasn't as famous in the war between the states. 

Jesse James' First Bank Robbery

• Famous for the robbery of the Gallatin Bank.
• This was the United States first daytime robbery during peace time.
• This was Jesse James' first criminal act.
• He divided the money into the families where he lived.
• He is thought of as a country Robin Hood.

Jesse James' Last Days

• Jesse James moved from St. Joseph, MO to Kansas City, MO.
• He was sought after multiple times by the police.
• He did not hold-up anymore banks after moving Kansas City, MO.
• Even though he robbed many more before that not all banks.
• Some were trains, and stagecoaches.

jesse james' death

• Jesse James was in his home when he was shot.
• The man who shot him was Robert Ford. 
• Jesse James was shot in his own home.
• Robert Ford was his cousin. 

Works cited

• Outlaw Jesse James is born in Missouri. History.com. 12 March 2015.Web.
• Thief, Organized Crime, Folk Hero, Murderer (1847–1882) http://www.biography.com/people/jesse-james-9352646. Bio.com. 12 March 2015. Web.