In 1910, the Miniaci family migrated to New York City from Sicily, Italy. Which of the following would be the most effective way for the family to flourish in their new life?
a. Use their relatives who already immigrated to help them find jobs
b. Establish themselves in a neighborhood as far away from other Italian families to assimilate more quickly
c. Abandon their Old World culture in order to help prevent labeling from other groups
d.
Change their name to something more Anglican to separate themselves from other Italian families
a
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