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SICILY AND THE MAFIA

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SICILY AND THE MAFIA

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    2. But First

    4. Myth of the Mafia Mafia was not believed to have existed due to: Lack of evidence Lack of witnesses Corrupt judicial system Code of silence- omerta Belief of “rustic chivalry”

    6. Origin of the Word Mafia “Mafioso”- Sicilian word meaning: Beautiful Bold Self-confident Used in the play “I Mafiusi di la Vicaria” (1863).

    7. Historical Background Dominated by feudal system until 1812 Capitalism takes over and gives rise to gabelloti

    9. The Wardens and the Gabelloti Dr. Galati and his lemon garden Mafia tries to monopolize citrus industry Wardens bring downfall of citrus businesses

    11. Italian Unification of 1860 Garibaldi invades Sicily in 1860 Mafia hopes to Destroy police records Kill Bourbon police Free prisons Receive official pardon

    13. The New Italian Government Sicilians lose faith in new government due to: “Stabbers’ Conspiracy” Torture of Antonio Cappello

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