U.S. History: Post Civil War

The Strike of 1877, furthermore renowned as 'The Great Strike' took location on trains over the nation.  The strike was the outcome of proceeded salary slashes of the labourers for example engineers and trainmen, while numerous of the businesses proceeded to pay out dividends to its stockholders (Collins, 11).  The B&O Railroad, founded in Baltimore, Maryland, was one of the last to slash the salaries of its employees.  When the salary slash was broadcast on July 11, 1877, the employees had had enough.  The strike begun in Baltimore and disperse over the whole nation.

The Great ...