How did the Great Railroad Strike of 1877 begin?
A) Reeling from the depression of the 1870s, major railroads cut wages significantly.
B) Angry over a bar brawl with police, brakemen of the Baltimore & Ohio refused to work.
C) The death of the railroad fireman in West Virginia triggered a riot amongst workers.
D) The Great Northern had tried to suppress unionization and locked out organizers.
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