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What was the reason for the Great Railroad Strike of 1877?
What was the reason for the Great Railroad Strike of 1877?
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The correct option is A Wage cut in railroad industry
The Great Railroad Strike of 1877 was organised to protest the wage cuts in the railroad industry that was done under the pretext of prolonged economic depression. It began in West Virginia and spread to three other states. It took place over a period of 45 days before being crushed by a combination of vigilantes, National Guardsmen, and Federal Army.
The Great Railroad Strike of 1877 was organised to protest the wage cuts in the railroad industry that was done under the pretext of prolonged economic depression. It began in West Virginia and spread to three other states. It took place over a period of 45 days before being crushed by a combination of vigilantes, National Guardsmen, and Federal Army.
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