Why were Americans so aware of and angry about what was happening in Cuba?

Election Or something else

Explanation:

I think because of the election. Cuba was helping trump in the lead. After all, it doesnt matter since Biden won. But if this isnt the correct answer here is a another one.

Many Americans felt that extending U.S. control over the lush islands ninety miles from the tip of Florida seemed only logical. Southern slave owners before the civil war had hoped for its annexation. Now in the 1890's some imperialists thought that Spain's possessions would be valuable and would help our economy.

from the conditions of the working class in england by friedrich engels,the main idea is :

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