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The spirit of capitalism suggests that if there is a need or desire (demand), then someone will be willing to satisfy that need or desire (supply). It doesn't matter whether it's sanctioned by the state or not. Simply because the U.S. Constitution banned the sale of alchohol didn't mean that a large segment of the U.S. population wouldn't still desire it. Therefore, individuals who didn't respect the nations laws decided that they would supply that demand and that demand was HUGE!!! Of course they felt that they could increase their profits and power as well as insulate themselves more from the scrutiny of law enforcement if the organized themselves. This organization payed large dividends and may many people wealthy. However, when Prohibition was repealed, then corporations took over and swallowed up the Mob. Therefore the Mob had go to other rackets.
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Why did crime rates increase during prohibition 1900s?
The crime rate soared and organized crime grew rapidly.
Which development contributed to the end of Prohibition?
The rise of organized crime during the period
One result of prohibition during the 1920 was?
The enormous growth of organized crime.
Cause and effect pairing of the events that occurred during the 1920's?
prohibition and the rise of organized crime
Who made money from Prohibition?
Bootleggers and organized crime.
What event or periods experienced the greatest increase in organized crime in the United States?
the Prohibition Erathe Prohibition Era
Organized crime became very powerful during when?
In the 1920's when they became the bootleg dealers in prohibition. They also were into gambling and other illegal activities.
What did Womans Christian Temperance Accomplish?
the Prohibition and through that, the rise to power of organized crime.
What social conditions led to the rise of organized crime in America?
temperance/ no alcohol
Al Capone and his undermining of the support for Prohibition?
The violence of Al Capone and other organized crime leaders reduced support for Prohibition.
What was a major of prohibition In The US during the 1920?
Prohibition, the attempt to halt the sale and consumption of alcohol in the 1920's, was unsuccessful. Americans continued to buy and drink alcohol supplied through a wide network of organized crime.
Why did the murder rates go up during prohibition?
Because organized crime and its violence grew, because aggressive prohibition agents shot many people, because many people died from drinking tainted moonshine, etc.
