The mafia during the past 18th century consisted of many different immigrant groups that dominated the streets of New York City. The mafia consisted of Italian, Irish, and Jewish cultures. They migrated to America looking for a better way of life with the hopes of finding jobs and raising a family. In the 1800s many immigrants arrived with just the clothes on their backs. When the immigrants arrived in America, there were mixed feelings. Many business owners greeted them with open arms, but society in general saw them as a threat. Many believed that there was certainly not enough food and land to help new comers. The city was already over crowed and jobs were inadequate. Many groups that were already established in the city felt threatened by the sudden influx of new comers. Many times only hiring their families brought about violence on the streets, many Americans who were already here for centuries felt they did not stand a chance to survive by making a living. Many immigrants had no jobs which to make a living had to go on the streets to survive. They formed their own neighborhood clicks and began making money illegally.
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