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The Rise of American Organized Crime: A Historical Overview
The tale of American organized crime, marked by notorious figures like Al Capone, is one replete with violence, ambition, and an evolution that saw desperate immigrants transform into powerful figures in society. To understand how mobsters like Capone came to control vast criminal enterprises, one must examine the social and economic landscape of America from the 19th century to the era of Prohibition.