Question

question 7 which of the following best describes the railway strike of 1877? limited to a small area in the south resulted in the 8 - hour day for railway workers it was considered to be the first nation - wide strike in the u.s., and affected related industries convinced the middle class that the demands of labor were justified and should be supported

Explanation:

The 1877 Railway Strike in the U.S. was a major event. It was not limited to a small - area in the South. It did not result in an 8 - hour day for railway workers immediately. It was the first nationwide strike in the U.S. and had a wide - reaching impact on related industries. It also had an influence on public perception of labor demands.

Answer:

It was considered to be the first nation - wide strike in the U.S., and affected related industries.