by tamara guzman in u.s history. in the late 1800’s, corruption began to grew in american worker....
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By Tamara Guzman in U.S History
In the late 1800’s, corruption began to grew in American worker. Their concerns became worse.
• U.S court frequently ruled that strikes were illegal and issued injunctions to force employees back to work.
• A nation wide strike occurred in 1877. Railroad workers struck in the middle of an economic depression.
After receiving a second pay cut within a short period of time, violence erupted.
President Hayes dispatched federal forces to protect the railroad, the first use of such soldiers in a labor matter. The rationale for the show of
strength was the government’s need to protect the mail.
A nation wide
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