Which of the Following Conclusions May Be Drawn from the Facts

question 126

Multiple Choice

Which of the following conclusions may be drawn from the facts surrounding the general railway strike of 1877?

• A) If all else failed, the federal government could be counted on to put down labor unrest.
• B) The success of a strike depended on the level of violence among the strikers.
• C) Employers could cut working hours and lay off workers without fear of repercussions.
• D) Laborers in one area had little sympathy for laborers in other areas.

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