Question

During the 1902 coal strike, how did Roosevelt end the dispute between the union and coal mine owners? Question 14 options: He filed suit against the coal mine owners to force them to comply with union demands. He ordered the U.S. army to run the coal mines. He invited both groups to work together in arbitration. He filed suit against the coal mine owners to force them to comply with union demands.

Answer 1

Answer:

He invited both groups and worked in arbitration.

Explanation:

The Strike carried out by the United Mine workers of America in the coalfields of Pennsylvania. Miners demanded for shorter workdays, higher wages and the recognition of their union. They also threatened to stop the coal  supply to American cites. It was winter during the time of strike and most of the houses in US were heated with anthracite coal. To end the strike US Federal Government acted as a neutral arbitrator and the miners got 10 percent hike in their wages and the working hours were reduced from ten to nine hours. The owners also received a better price for their coal. It was the first dispute in which Federal government involved itself.

Answer 2

Answer:

He invited both groups to work together in arbitration.