During the Prohibition era, when the government outlawed the manufacture and sale of alcoholic beverages, which type of crime led to criminals gaining both wealth and power by making and distributing liquor to an eager public?

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Organized crime, often associated with the Italian-American mafia, was heavily involved in the production and distribution of illegal alcohol during Prohibition. This activity led to an increase in wealth and power among these criminal organizations.

During the Prohibition Era, When the Government Outlawed the Manufacture