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What was the main reason the United States government intervened in the Great Railroad Strike of 1877?

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Its A. The government took action to end the strike in response to public demands in support of the railroad companies.

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The main reason the United States government intervened in the Great Railroad Strike of 1877 was because it was leaving thousands of people without transportation, which meant that the US GDP was decreasing in hurting business of all kinds. 
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