The National Railroad Strike of 1877 Started When

question 99

Multiple Choice

The national railroad strike of 1877 started when

• A) President Hayes refused to use troops to keep the trains running.
• B) the four largest railroads cut salaries by 10 percent.
• C) working hours were cut back by the railroad companies.
• D) the railroad workers refused to cross the picket lines of cargo loaders.
• E) the railroads tried to hire Chinese workers.

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