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The Mafia, also referred to in Italian as Cosa Nostra (lit. Our Thing or 'Our Affair'), is the name for a secret criminal organization which evolved in mid-19th century Sicily. An offshoot of it emerged on the East Coast of the United States during the late 19th century with the waves of Italian Immigration to that country.
Begainning in the middle ages as a society that avenged wrongs against Sicilian peasants by means of terror and reprisals. In 19th-century Sicily they were employed by absentee landlords to manage their estates gaining legitimacy and thereby gaining contacts and power which they used. As it became more powerful - and influential - they virtually took over or controlled these estates. Via this 'protection' they offered from criminals and corruption and by controlling such they organized these criminal groups and by buying off political figures it evolved into an umbrella organization. Calling itself the mafia they gained control of such crime as gambling, loansharking, drug traffic, prostitution.
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∙ 14y ago
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∙ 12y agoThere isn't a 100% certain answer to this - some believe that MAFIA is an acronym for a phrase in Italian which, when translated to English, means something like, "Death to the French is the cry of Italy".
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∙ 12y agoIt is organized crime done so to have the most possible negative effect.
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How do you get a multi purpose truck on Mafia Wars?
A person can get a multi-purpose truck on Mafia Wars by completing the Break Into the Armory job. The truck was only available in August of 2009.
Multi-Purpose Truck mafia war?
Do "Break into the Armory" for a chance to loot multi-purpose truck!
What is the purpose of the speed boat in Mafia Wars?
The purpose of it is to do the job Drug Smuggling at sea when you reach level 99
Why was the Mexican mafia created?
The mafia was supposedly created because the Italians wanted to have more freedom and because in the part of Italy where it is from, there was always violence.
What is the meaning of purpose if purpose has no meaning?
That is a trick question and purpose does have a meaning.If purpose has no meaning, then the meaning of purpose is the subjective experience of seeking a reason to defend the ego against assault.this is very complicated______Hey, I may add this to the guy up there.What's the purpose of breathing?To live.What's the purpose of playing?To have fun.What's the purpose of living?To make a difference.What's the purpose of purpose?To have a reason. To have an opinion.~Chelseam2------------------------------------------------------------------There is no purpose that has no meaning.
How do you get multi-purpose truck on Mafia Wars?
In the Underboss tier, the "Break into the armory" job provides a chance to loot a multi-purpose truck.
What is the meaning of purpose?
Having or indicating purpose or design.
How do you get all-purpose truck on Mafia Wars?
In the underboss tier (levels 60-99) do the job "Break Into the Armory" for a chance of looting the multi-purpose truck.
What is the meaning of purpose if the purpose has no meaning?
The concept of purpose implies that there is intent or reason behind an action or existence. If purpose itself has no meaning, it suggests a lack of underlying motivation or significance to one's actions or existence. This could lead to feelings of aimlessness or lack of direction in life.
How do you get multi purpose trucks in mafia?
Do the "Underboss" Job Tier job "Break Into The Armory". It is a random loot item
What is the meaning of the song greyhound by Swedish house mafia?
I'm pretty sure it's 42.
Is the purpose of meaning?
Having or indicating purpose or design.
