What effect did u. s. covert actions have on american influence in latin america and middle east?
a. communist sympathy and anti-american sentiment increased.
b. respect for the united states grew significantly.
c. the united states was held in high regard in latin america, but not the middle east.
d. the united states was held in high regard in the middle east, but not in latin america.

so they can differentiate themselves from others as they saw themselves as the superior race. the star was basically a symbol that meant you are a less of a person than i am because of my race. the star was also degrading for those who had to wear it because they were aware of this and the nazis used the notion to make them feel less like a person.

this is a good question! i'll do some research and come back when i have the answer!