How did the Great Railroad Strike of 1877 affect the national economy?

A. The strike had a minor impact on the national economy because companies quickly hired new workers.

B. The strike had a major impact on the national economy because workers in other industries joined the strike.

C. The strike had a major impact on the national economy because it prevented trade and commerce.

D. The strike impacted the local economy but not the national economy.

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16 February, 23:01

How did the Great Railroad Strike of 1877 affect the national economy?

A. The strike had a minor impact on the national economy because companies quickly hired new workers.

B. The strike had a major impact on the national economy because workers in other industries joined the strike.

C. The strike had a major impact on the national economy because it prevented trade and commerce.

D. The strike impacted the local economy but not the national economy.

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Derek Glass · Answer 1

C) The strike had a major impact on the national economy because it prevented trade and commerce. There was also major damages to the cities where the railroad strikes took place in such as Pittsburgh, Chicago and Baltimore. Both the railroad company and the strikers lost money, but the railroad company lost significantly more.