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Strikes and Unrest — Quiz

Question 8 • United States History and Geography

Which of the following was a cause of the Great Railroad Strike of 1877?

Answer
A
Railroad companies rejected workers’ requests for higher wages.
B
Railroad companies cut workers' wages after workers destroyed railroad property.
C
Railroad companies responded with violence when workers requested higher wages.
D
Railroad companies fired workers who asked for higher wages.

Explanation

The Great Railroad Strike of 1877 began after railroad companies cut wages during an economic downturn. Workers protested and sought better pay, but the companies rejected their demands. Therefore, the cause described is that railroad companies rejected workers’ requests for higher wages.

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