Why did Americans fear anarchists and what did Americans expact to happen?

Americans feared anarchists primarily due to the widespread belief that they posed a threat to social order and capitalist society, especially in the wake of violent events like the Haymarket Affair in 1886. This fear was exacerbated by the Red Scare following World War I, leading to a heightened suspicion of political radicals. Many Americans expected that anarchists would incite chaos, overthrow the government, and lead to societal collapse, prompting a crackdown on perceived subversive elements. This resulted in a broader anti-immigrant sentiment, as many anarchists were associated with immigrant communities.