Topic sentence and quote that answers/supports question 1.
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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.
MLA citation for source 1 and the URL
Topic sentence: Bootlegging during Prohibition led to the increase of organized crime by providing an opportunity for criminals to profit from the illegal production and distribution of alcohol.
Quote: "Bootlegging proved to be a highly lucrative business for organized crime syndicates, who took advantage of the high demand for alcohol among the American public." (PBS, Prohibition, www.pbs.org/kenburns/prohibition/unintended-consequences/)