Explain why there was such tension between whites and blacks, and native-born and new immigrants in this time period.

Respond This week’s readings teach us that American racial and ethnic conflicts have deep, complicated roots. In a well-written, substantial post of at least 300 words, address the following: Citing at least two specific examples from your readings, explain why there was such tension between whites and blacks, and native-born and new immigrants in this time period. Considering the fact that most Americans at this time considered themselves Bible-believing Christians, how can you account for such deep divisions in the nation?