How did the railroads respond to state governments’ legislation during the Gilded Age?

Railroad companies challenged the new laws in the courts.

Railroad companies begrudgingly accepted the new laws.

Railroad companies staged protests against the new laws.

Railroad companies did not respond to the new laws

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How did the railroads respond to state governments’ legislation during the Gilded Age?

Railroad companies challenged the new laws in the courts.     

Railroad companies begrudgingly accepted the new laws.      

Railroad companies staged protests against the new laws.

Railroad companies did not respond to the new laws

ironpatriot · Answer

http://www.sparknotes.com/history/american/gildedage/context.html

ironpatriot · Answer

This may help you

anonymous · Answer

great thanks:)

anonymous · Answer

That link is blocked on my computer, so if anyone else has that problem 
(because they're on school wifi) 
I believe the answer is 

Railroad companies staged protests against the new laws.
This was called the Great Railroad Strike of 1877.