Italians Swindled to New York: False Promises at the Dawn of Immigration AUTH-12252565 rigging and much more

rigging and much more

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Italians Swindled to New York: False Promises at the Dawn of Immigration AUTH-12252565 rigging and much moreThe unification of Italy in 1861 launched a new European nation promising to fulfill the dreams of Italians, yet millions of poor peasants still found themselves in economic desperation. By 1872, an army of speculators had invaded the countryside, hawking steamship tickets and promising fabulous riches in America. Thousands of immigrants fled to the New World, only to be abandoned upon arrival and forced to find work in hard labor. New York placed