The early part of the twentieth century witnessed significant growth in the activities of organized crime. Motivated by greed and driven by ruthless behavior, various individuals organized gangs to control various markets for illegal activities such as liqueur, gambling and prostitution. The organized gangs acted though a "shadow government" that collected taxes and controlled all aspects of the "business". They virtually overwhelmed local authorities who were not prepared to deal with such organized criminals. These activities were so extensive that it ultimately required the involvement of the federal government to counteract their influence and power.
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