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Objective The objective of my paper is to inform the reader about the chronological history of the Italian Mafia. I will explain a few theories about how the Mafia was created, and make suggestions towards a theory. I will explain in detail how Italian immigrants incorporated Mafia behaviors into American Society, and why this was necessary. I will also stress the Italian stereotypes, how they were exaggerated by Hollywood and their effect on the people. In the end the reader will have extensive knowledge on the effect of oppression on the Italian population through history. “A Hard Life” There were many of events which led to the La Cosa Nostra also known as the American Mafia that we know today. To understand today’s Mafia we must follow it chronologically. The mafia was formed in Sicily; most Italians refer to this as “The old country.” This Mediterranean island is located near the ‘toe’ of Italy. Since the Bronze Age’s Sicily was conquered many times, and with each invasion came new deprivations, laws, languages as well as customs upon the unlucky inhabitants. Greek, Carthaginian, Roman, Arabic, Spanish, French and other invaders have all at one time claimed Sicily as their own. Each left behind st