If you look at the history n America the founding fathers thought they would fill the land with Europeans that came from the North and West of Europe, well that didn't happen, since people from the south and east of Europe came as well. They were perceived to be grossly inferior, and treated as such. They were often referenced as animals. Some, Italians down south were even lynched, and so it goes. Read the book if you're interested, Working Your Way Toward Whiteness.
If you look at the history n America the founding fathers thought they would fill the land with Europeans that came from the North and West of Europe, well that didn't happen, since people from the south and east of Europe came as well. They were perceived to be grossly inferior, and treated as such. They were often referenced as animals. Some, Italians down south were even lynched, and so it goes. Read the book if you're interested, Working Your Way Toward Whiteness.
The book seems like an interesting read. Thanks for the suggestion Fran.