The USSR extended its sphere of influence into Yugoslavia and Albania by supporting the communist parties in those countries. Yugoslavia separated from the USSR later on after a fight between those who supported the USSR way of Communism, that is Stalin, and those who supported the socialistic way, that is Tito.
The Immigration Act of 1924 produced highly discriminatory results because it set a max on how many immigrants could come to the US depending on what country they came from.
For example, there were many more opportunities for citizens from countries like Germany, Great Britain, and Sweden in comparison to individuals from Italy or Russia. Here are some numbers to support this claim:
Germany's Quota (aka amount that could come into US)- 51,227
Great Britain and Northern Ireland's Quota- 34,0007
Sweden's Quota- 9,561
Italy's Quota- 3,845
Russia's Quota-2, 248.
Mexican workers provided labor on American Farms.
Advantages:
Natural barriers
Powerful empire
Protection from enemies
Resources
Disadvantages:
Living in tall mountain range
Elevation sickness
Traveling is dangerous
