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Speakeasies and bootleggers emerged as a result of Prohibition in the United States, which lasted from 1920 to 1933. This era banned the production, sale, and transportation of Alcoholic Beverages, leading to a clandestine culture of illegal bars (speakeasies) where people could secretly drink. Bootleggers were individuals who illegally transported alcohol to supply these establishments, capitalizing on the public's desire for alcohol despite the legal restrictions. The combination of government prohibition and public demand fostered a vibrant underground economy centered around these activities.

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