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1.How did bootlegging contribute to the rise of organized crime during Prohibition?
Paper topic: Bootlegging and the rise of organized crime.

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Bootlegging during Prohibition provided a lucrative opportunity for organized crime to flourish. According to author Jonathan Eig, "gangsters quickly realized that the market for illegal alcohol was vast and the potential profits were enormous" (Eig 102). This influx of money and power allowed organized crime syndicates to expand their operations and exert influence in various sectors of society.