How did the Mafia affect the United States

1. Became big in popular culture

2. Many movies, shows, and books were written about the Mafia

3. Castellamarese war- Took place between two bosses for control of new york

4. Makes around $100 billion annually

5. Five main families in New York

6. Colombo, Bonanno, Gambino, Genovese and Lucchese.

7. Many movies made the mafia seem cool and not like criminals.

8. Movie the "Godfather" gave a more accurate depiction of how the Mafia truly was.

9. Labor Racketeering is one of the Mafias fundamental sources of money