Railroad workers went on strike in 1877 because
a. President Hayes refused to challenge the corrupt practices of the railroad owners.
b. the four largest railroads cut salaries by 10 percent.
c. their hours were cut back by the railroad companies.
d. they refused to cross the picket lines of cargo loaders.
e. the railroads tried to hire Chinese workers.
b
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