The Rise and Influence of the American Mafia

What event led to the term 'Mafia' entering the American national dialogue?

• The assassination of President Lincoln

• The Great Chicago Fire

• The mass lynching of Sicilians in New Orleans

• The signing of the Treaty of Versailles

Which gang was primarily made up of Irish Americans but led by an Italian?

• Eastman Gang

• Five Points Gang

• Cherry Hill Gang

• White Hand Gang

Who was the first leader of the organization known as La Cosa Nostra?

• Al Capone

• Joe Masseria

• Salvatore Maranzano

• Lucky Luciano

What was the purpose of The Commission established by Salvatore Maranzano?

• To govern the American Mafia

• To manage Las Vegas casinos

• To oversee labor unions

• To regulate the stock market

What illegal activity helped Al Capone's organization gain power in the 1920s?

• Cybercrime

• Counterfeiting

• Prohibition-era bootlegging

• Human trafficking

Which organization did the Mafia gain control over, significantly influencing construction projects in New York City?

• The United Nations

• The Red Cross

• The Teamsters

• The Federal Reserve

Which act was passed to increase penalties for racketeering and target organized crime leaders?

• The Sherman Antitrust Act

• The Volstead Act

• The RICO Act

• The Patriot Act

What was the primary reason for the decline of the Mafia's power by the end of the 20th century?

• Increased competition from other criminal groups

• The end of Prohibition

• Successful law enforcement efforts and legal actions

• Economic recession

Which city was NOT mentioned as a major hub for the Mafia in the video?

• Los Angeles

• New York City

• Philadelphia

• Chicago

What was the outcome of the Apalachin Meeting for the FBI?

• It confirmed the existence of a nationwide crime organization

• It caused the Great Depression

• It led to the arrest of Al Capone

• It resulted in the end of Prohibition