Question

Write a long paragraph (six to seven sentences) about the pros and cons of the Pullman Strike. How did the strike help or hurt the workers in achieving their goals? Use at least two specific examples from the lesson – one pro and one con – to support your argument.

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In 1894 a car company cut its workers already low pay by about 25% causing the workers to strike and boycott the company. This effected railroads nationwide bringing american business to a halt. It also allowed the workers to voice their demands as a group. So for the most part, the boycott was successful, but the boycott did have some cons too. Many of the strike workers lost their jobs, and the new hired workers conditions didn't improve. Also, the unions leader was jailed, and the federal government had to get involved to stop the strike. The boycott was successful, but it came with many downsides.

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