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Many immigrants came to America in hope of finding the American dream. Most of these immigrants were of Italian, Irish, or Jewish descent. Most of these immigrants wanted a better life for themselves and their children. But New York was also a breeding ground for organized crime or the mafia. Mainly the Italian mafia ran different areas of New York. Some immigrants found hardship and others found a new place for illegal business.
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Why did the dutch start new york?
They came for trading and merchant type things. They came looking for things like gold and furs to trade.
What were the dscriptions of new york before the settlers came?
describe new york before settlers came
Which Native American lived in New York?
native americans came before there was new york
What nationalities came to New York?
Klingon.
Where did the new york colonists came from?
they were dutch
When Dutch came to new york?
1624
Where can one find jobs in New York NY?
Someone looking to find a job in New York, NY could look in the local New York papers. Also, someone looking for a job in New York, NY could check online.
Which part of New York did the New York Giants come from?
The New York giants baseball team came from Manhattan. The New York Giant football team plays in New Jersey
What number was new york when it first came into the US?
New York was the 11th state to enter the union
When will Pokemon platinum be out in New York City?
it came out
Who came to New York colony first?
The Dutch.
Why did the colony of new York have such a diverse population?
New York was diverse because immigrants came from all parts of Europe. With this also came an influx of various religions.
