How did Prohibition contribute to the growth of organized crime?

A. By forcing police to enforce antiliquor laws
B. By making it easier for bootleggers to branch into other types of illegal activity
C. By forcing farmers to grow grain for the production of alcohol
D. By strengthening respect for the law

b. by making it easier for bootleggers to branch into other types of illegal activity bootlegging became an organized crime, and the people that were the head of bootlegging became quite powerful. It became a black market.

Answered by vhv1122 | 2024-06-10

Prohibition contributed to the growth of organized crime by creating a lucrative black market for alcohol, which was taken over by criminal syndicates like Al Capone's Chicago Outfit. The immense profits from bootlegging allowed these organizations to expand into other illegal activities, while corruption among law enforcement officials further strengthened their control. Thus, the intention to eliminate alcohol use led to an increase in organized crime and corruption instead.
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Answered by vhv1122 | 2024-12-26