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How did the Great Railroad Strike of 1877 affect the national economy? The strike had a minor impact on the national eco...

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The Great Railroad Strike of 1877 affected the US economy because during the strike the workers stopped working, which prevented the railroads from working and paralyzed the transport of commercial goods, mainly between the eastern and midwestern businesses. which negatively affected the entire national economy.

The Great Railroad Strike of 1877 was a stoppage of West Virginia railroad employees. The strike sought better wages and working conditions and even though it lasted a short time, it hit the country so intensely that it was the first time that the government needed to call in special troops to end the strike.

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