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The Pullman Strike of 1894


Book Description
In the summer of 1894, employees of Pullman Palace Car Company near Chicago decided they were fed up with their work conditions, including reduced wages. The laborers went on strike, refusing to go to work. Railroad workers from across the country joined the strike to show their support. This action shut down the railroads across the Midwest and beyond. The Pullman Strike helped some business and ... More
Book Information
PublisherCompass Point Books
BindingLibrary Binding
Reading LevelAges 9-12
# of Pages48
ISBN-100756533481
ISBN-13978-0756533489
Publication Date09/01/2007
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About Burgan (Author) : Burgan is a published author of children's books and young adult books. Some of the published credits of Burgan include Robert Hooke: Natural Philosopher and Scientific Explorer (Signature Lives), The... more
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