What is the main reason that the US government wanted to avoid large-scale railroad strikes after the Great Railroad Strike of 1877?

The Great Railroad Strike of 1877 disrupted rail traffic and commerce across the country, showing that a large strike could harm the broader economy. The government also viewed railroads as important to national security because they moved people and supplies. Therefore, the main concern was that railroad strikes threatened economic prosperity and national security.

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