The national railroad strike of 1877 started when
a. President Hayes refused to use troops to keep the trains running.
b. the four largest railroads cut salaries by 10 percent.
c. working hours were cut back by the railroad companies.
d. the railroad workers refused to cross the picket lines of cargo loaders.
e. the railroads tried to hire Chinese workers.
b
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The authors of the Upanishads believed that the highest goal of the individual soul was to
A. escape the cycle of birth and rebirth and enter into permanent union with Brahman. B. perform sati. C. fulfill the individual's special destiny as spelled out in the process of predestination. D. follow the Four Noble Truths. E. enter into permanent union with Indra and thus escape the cycle of permanent rebirth.
The authors argue that Spiritualists advocated women's rights because they also
A) were a persecuted group. B) fought against societal constraints in religion. C) believed only women could be mediums. D) believed in African American rights.
What ideals informed American foreign policy in the 1920s?
What will be an ideal response?
The northern press referred to those who crossed from Missouri to Kansas to vote illegally for proslavery candidates as LeCompton ruffians
Indicate whether the statement is true or false