Question

question 2 of 10
what did the railway strike of 1877 do for workers?
a. gave owners a reason to raise wages
b. showed workers that organized labor was powerful
c. helped unskilled workers get training
d. forced the government to control wages

Explanation:

The 1877 Railway Strike, the first major national labor action in the U.S., was crushed by federal troops, but it demonstrated that coordinated worker action could disrupt industry, revealing the potential power of organized labor to workers across the country. Options A, C, and D are incorrect: wages were cut (not raised) leading to the strike, no widespread training was provided, and the government did not take action to control wages as a result of the strike.

Answer:

B. Showed workers that organized labor was powerful