In the Great Strike of 1877, what happened when the business owners went to the federal government for help with the railway workers that went on strike?
A. The government told the business owners that there was nothing they could do about their situation.
B. The government sent federal troops that told the business owners to pay fair wages.
C. The government sent federal troops that told the strikers to get back to work or lose their jobs.

Question

In the Great Strike of 1877, what happened when the business owners went to the federal government for help with the railway workers that went on strike?
A.  The government told the business owners that there was nothing they could do about their situation.
B.  The government sent federal troops that told the business owners to pay fair wages.
C.  The government sent federal troops that told the strikers to get back to work or lose their jobs.

wwhitlock · Answer

President Hayes sent troops to get the workers back to work.

okdutchman7 · Answer

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