Question

The borderlands of the Southwesta.had only rarely been a source of tension for Americans since the passage of the Hart-Celler Act.b.emerged as an area of renewed anxiety for some Americans in the wake of the September 11 attacks.c.only infrequently enjoyed close cultural and community connections to Mexico.d.seemed less of a national security threat than the borderlands of the Pacific Northwest.e.were not largely affected by the September 11 attacks because of their location.

Answer 1

B. Emerged as an area of renewed anxiety for some Americans in the wake of the September 11 attacks.

Step-by-step explanation:

The United States government adopted actions to improve its response to terrorism after 9/11. In the borderlands of the Southwest, Americans got anxious and insecure because of the terrorist attack. Efforts were done to restore a sense of security after the attack on the World Trade Center. The World Trade Center attack on September 11, 2001, where 2,977 people were killed.