The Pullman strike of 1894
A. saw the president of the United States order federal troops to break the strike.
B. was ultimately successful for the strikers.
C. had little effect on rail transportation throughout the nation.
D. ended when George Pullman dropped his demand that workers live in company housing.
E. ended when Governor John Peter Altgeld called out the militia to protect employers.
A
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