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Why did the Pullman plant strike in Chicago become a nationwide one?

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The Pullman plant in Chicago became a nationwide strike after the American Railway Union asked its members all over the country to not handle any Pullman cars. This created a boycott of all trains since Pullman cars were so popular.

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