When the Boston police went on strike, Massachusetts governor Calvin Coolidge __________
A) gave the police a raise
B) agreed to officially recognize a policemen's union
C) fired the striking police
D) had the national guard imprison the strikers
Answer: C
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What will be an ideal response?
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