The Romans wanted to be connected to or tied to ancient Greece and its heroes
This question is probably connected to a story in whatever class your in but speaking for my immigrant parents.
They were probably scared crossing and getting caught being here. Keep in mind that many immigrants come here because this country is full of opportunities for a better for people’s future generations. Wherever they came from was keeping them away from that.
That black people (not just slaves) had no rights in america and their fore couldn't even bring a law suit.
Native Americans..??.. Im bot that sure