His anger for not being able to move to the west.
The main difference between ancient Greek cities and modern US states is that Greek city states were ruled by kings obviously because they didn't yet have the true concept of democracy - D. They also had their own laws but so do US states.
The abandonment of past customs.
Efficient system of government, able rulers, and a strong military. Granting citizenship<span> to foreigners helped ensure their loyalty to </span>Rome<span>. ( got this from the internet. its not my own words )</span>
Racism and sexism came hand and hand but if anything classism seems like the first where royalty or nobility would look down on people with lower social status like peasants.