b) The Great Railroad Strike

The Great Railroad Strike of 1877 was a significant labor uprising that disrupted rail service across the nation. It began as a protest by railroad workers in response to wage cuts and quickly spread to numerous cities. The strike marked one of the first major labor conflicts in the United States, highlighting the tensions between workers and employers in the rapidly industrializing nation. The strike’s violent suppression by militia and federal troops underscored the need for labor reform and the strength of the burgeoning labor movement.