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Question

1. Which side did the federal government choose to support in the major strikes of the late 1800s? what actions did the government take?

Answer 1

In general, the federal government supported large businesses rather than striking workers. They often ordered workers back to work, allowed them to be fired, or even sent soldiers in to replace the workers. The government tended to fear the potential for violence in strikes, to suspect labor leaders of being Communists, and to favor the claims of big businessmen.