Evaluate the evolution of organized crime and how it has developed into huge profits for the groups.

  1. Present an overview of the early beginnings of organized crime in the United States of America and discuss why history is important in addressing the problem. Include the identity of the different groups operating within the United States of America and explain why the identification of such groups is relevant to addressing the problem of organized crime.
  2. Evaluate the evolution of organized crime and how it has developed into huge profits for the groups.
  3. Compare and contrast at least three government initiatives that are used to investigate and prosecute organized crime members. (For example: How does the war on crime impact organized crime? This is just one example.)
  4. Analyze how corporate and political alliances impact government initiatives designed to investigate and prosecute group members of organized crime.
  5. Summarize the future outlook for organized crime.