There is a couple of goals he set in mind.
<span>1: maintain his power and get reelected
2: keep peace between the northern and southern states
3: establish respect for the office of the presidency
4: set up a court similar to that of European monarchs</span>
I believe the answer you are looking for is: "a violent or destructive protest." The government would be most likely to become involved in a union protest that is violent or destructive.
Answer:
it means to protect the interests of native-born people and established inhabitants against immigrants.
