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Urbanization in America — Unit test

Question 2 • TX-US History Studies Since 1877 A

As a result of the Great Railroad Strike of 1877, railroad companies lost millions of dollars because

Answer
A
of property damage only.
B
of property damage and decreased worker productivity.
C
they had to pay employees for lost work hours.
D
they had to pay a fee to the government for helping to end the strike.

Explanation

The Great Railroad Strike of 1877 brought rail traffic to a halt in many places. Companies lost money both from damage to railroad property and from reduced productivity while workers were striking and trains could not operate normally. So the best answer is “of property damage and decreased worker productivity.”

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