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How did Prohibition contribute to the growth of organized crime

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Answer:Prohibition generated disrespect for the law, Al Capone $60 million a year, famous bootlegger

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because when alcohol was outlawed there was still a high rate of demand so organized criminal groups mobilized to fill the gap in supply.

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