Question

What reason was given by President Cleveland for intervening with federal troops in the Pullman Strike of 1894? a The strike interfered with the United States' mails and interstate commerce. b The strike endangered the national health and safety. c Federal property was being destroyed. d The Governor of Illinois requested the troops.

Answer 1

The strike interfered with the United States' mails and interstate commerce.

Option: (a)

Explanation:

• The skill of handling strikes and protests is an 'integral part of the traits' possessed by any leader as important as the President.

• One such example can be given of President Grover Cleveland who personally intervened in the 'Pullman Strike of 1894' and made the strikers withdraw the strike by telling them that the strike was not legitimate and ethically correct as it disturbed the mail service and also scrambled the interstate commerce.