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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 pay out dividends to its stockholders. The B&O Railroad, based in Baltimore, Maryland, was one of the last to cut the wages of its employees. When the wage cut was announced on July 11, 1877, the workers had had enough. The strike started in Baltimore and spread across the entire nation. This is a collection of primary resources related to the strike, as well as links to other sites.
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