The Great Railroad Strike of 1877 Ended When

question 30

Multiple Choice

The Great Railroad Strike of 1877 ended when

• A)the strikers gave up due to the approaching winter.
• B)many of the workers' demands were met.
• C)President Hayes ordered federal troops to get the trains running again.
• D)big business raised private militias to break the strikes.

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Hersey-Blanchard

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