Rise of the Mafia
The transition from the chaotic Black Hand extortionists to the structured Mafia reveals the evolution of organized crime. As the Mafia gained power in the 1910s, it targeted Black Hand operations, viewing them as disruptive. Prohibition catalyzed this transformation, creating a lucrative underground alcohol market that allowed mobsters to establish extensive networks and accumulate unprecedented wealth. Key figures like Masseria and Maranzano emerged, shaping the future of the New York underworld and solidifying the Mafia's dominance.In this clip
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