How the Mafia Used Prohibition to Become Successful (6548 words, 8 pages)
The Mafia Used Prohibition to Become SuccessfulThe Mafia was an organization rooted in defiance of the government (Michael Cavendish 78). On January 16, 1919, the 18th amendment was ratified, prohibiting the importing, exporting, manufacturing, and distribution of alcohol. Ten months later the Volstead Act was passed to enforce the law. ...
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