CRIM 412 Lecture Notes - Lecture 6: United States Senate Special Committee To Investigate Crime In Interstate Commerce, American Mafia, United States Senate Select Committee On Improper Activities In Labor And Management
23 Jan 2020
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The expression organized crime was not commonly used until the 1920s. Prohibition provided irish , jewish and italian immigrants the unparalleled opportunity to climb the queer ladder of social mobility . Immigration from 1820-1850 grew dramatically in the united states. Immigrants found employment in the most dangerous, monotonous and poorly paid industries. Roots of organized crime can be found in the politics of urban america before. Prohibition in the form of the political boss. The saloon was the center of neighborhood activity and the saloonkeepers became political leaders and power brokers. Able to influence the general voting public. The machine politician influenced the bestowing of important services on his constituents in exchange for votes. Began with the ratification of the 18th amendment to the us constitution in 1919. Era of corruption in both politics and law enforcement. Served as a catalyst for organized crime. Enforcement provisions contained in the volstead act.
