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Italians Migration To America In The Late 1800s And Early 1900s

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The majority of the Italians immigrated to America in the late 1800s and the early 1900s. The primary reason the Italians wanted to leave and go to America was because of the extreme poverty they were dealing with, especially in Southern Italy and Sicily. Italians were also forced to leave due to the disasters and diseases that took over their nation. The government in Italy was in no position to offer them aid and help. The Italians knew that their only chance for a better life was to immigrate to America, they knew it was going to be challenging and a long journey, but they all believed the risk was worth taking. As the Italians entered America they were not accepted right away. The Americans were very slow and reluctant in accepting
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