The Pullman Strike 1894

Question 1

What was the Pullman Strike?

Answer 1

. Was essentially where railway workers stopped the movement of trains, including mail trains across America in response to poor wages and working conditions.
. The Attorney General issued an injunction to prevent any strikers from interfering with the movement of Mail.
. After this failed to stop protestors from stopping mail trains, 2000 federal troops were sent in to quell the protests.

Question 2

What were the results of the Pullman Strike?

Answer 2

. The killing of four protestors by federal troops was a clear indication that the government was willing to go to any lengths to prevent disruption to the economy.
. The event highlighted the government upholding the position of employers against unions.
. The event was a direct influence on the passing of the Omnibus Indictment Act.