Answer: to expand territory
Explanation:
In the United States immigrant communities became a larger political influence in the early 19th century because of their dramatically increasing numbers. There were a large number of Irish and German immigrants coming to the US at this time due to famine in Ireland and political persecution in Germany. In response to the large influx of immigrants and their potential to influence the political system different groups of Americans took on anti-immigrant or "nativist" views, being strongly against the influx of immigrants and feared that these new immigrants would take their jobs. In response the Know-Nothing Party was formed to opposed this increased immigration politically.
Ethnic tensions made the region vulnerable to conflict.
Answer: True
Explanation:
When the wars of Independence ended, Latin American Wars became involved in a few political conflicts that plunged the regions in disorder. The main struggle was to decide the system the government would use, and the state organization of the countries. At this time civil wars devastated the newly independent people, this delayed their political and institutional unification for many years.
