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Could we get a more specific question? That would be appreciated :D
Newly arrived immigrants in some ways caused a lot of trouble to the economy. Especially for people who already lived in the area. One example of this is that immigrants created a lot of competition for jobs. Not to mention we didn't have t he money to fully support the ever growing amount of immigrants as well ( that why as many as 12 lived in 1 home).
After the explosion of the USS Maine, the US public was whipped up into an anti-Spanish hysteria. Despite Spain's desire to avoid war and President William McKinley's distaste for war, the yellow press continued feeding the public's appetite for anti-Spanish news. Hawks like then-Assistant Secretary of the Navy Theodore Roosevelt loudly criticized the reluctant McKinley for being weak and afraid.
