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Maryland State Archives: The Strike of 1877

For Students 9th - 10th
The Strike of 1877, also known as 'The Great Strike,' took place on railroads across the nation. The strike was the result of continued wage cuts of the laborers such as engineers and trainmen, while many of the companies continued to...
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Nysed: The Great Railroad Strike of 1877

For Teachers 9th - 10th
This very complete lesson plan from the New York State Library uses newspaper accounts to give a "you are there" feeling to the discussion of the Railroad Strike of 1877. Included are a history of the strike, student activities,...