Reduces their power--elites in Latin America control economic and political aspects of society. Reforms would provide more groups with rights, reducing the influence of the elite.
In any country, elites often control the means of production and the political system. Reforms, especially coming from lower classes or oppressed groups, would potentially reduce the power and influence the elite group has. This has been true through many revolutionary movements.
There are many states that borders the east coast does it have to be one specific state?
Long held racist views by white Southerners helped to spark their opposition to integration. During this era, there were still many white citizens who saw blacks as inferior to them. Along with this, many whites were worried about the mixing of races. Essentially, these individuals were worried that if black and white citizens were able to eat together, go to the same schools, etc. they would end up in relationships. From their they would have children who were a mixture of both black and white. This reality scared many southerners.
Lastly, many southern politicians felt that integration would be a threat to the traditional southern lifestyle.
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