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Strikes and Unrest — Quiz

Question 10 • United States History and Geography

Which lists the events surrounding the Great Railroad Strike of 1877 in the correct order?

Answer
A
Railroads rejected workers’ demands; the strike became increasingly violent for 45 days; trade and business came to a halt; banks collapsed.
B
Banks collapsed; railroads rejected workers’ demands; trade and business came to a halt; the strike became increasingly violent for 45 days.
C
The strike became increasingly violent for 45 days; trade and business came to a halt; railroads rejected workers’ demands; banks collapsed.
D
Trade and business came to a halt; banks collapsed; railroads rejected workers’ demands; the strike became increasingly violent for 45 days.