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Al-Capone's Gang

During the Prohibition Era, organized crime flourished as criminal syndicates built vast underground empires through bootlegging, gambling, and political corruption. Figures such as Al Capone became symbols of both the wealth and violence that defined one of America's most notorious periods.

Joint Crisis Committee

Background Guide
Dossier

Topic A: Restoring Public Image Following the St. Valentine’s Day Massacre

Topic B: Expanding Territory and Forming New Partnerships