First off lets start off in the 19th century
America is quite small and everyone there wanted a big shining state that can take on the world (which it is now) First off they wanted a huge army. They also wanted to expand and gain new markets. Lastly they though of cultural superiority Aka Manifest destiny which was them invading Mexico and natives for land and fun fact USA cased the war so its not Mexico's fault for the Alamo TLDR: Wanting a bigger military more and bigger markets. And thinking their cultural is better than others
After the Civil war had ended, there was a lot of repercussions. Like the Reconstruction of the South with President Lincoln. <span />
Federal laws prohibit discrimination based on a person's national origin, race, color, religion, disability, sex, and familial status. Laws prohibiting national origin discrimination make it illegal to discriminate because of a person's birthplace, ancestry, culture or language.
Helping to draft the Declaration of Independence and successfully negotiating an alliance with France. In 1776,Franklin was on the 5 member committee that helped craft the Declaration of Independence. So I would think the answer is a but not sure.
