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In History / High School | 2014-09-25

Soon after he took office as president, Teddy Roosevelt intervened in the ____________ strike.

Asked by Laurel449

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The Coal Strike of 1902 or the Anthracite Coal Strike was a strike by the United Mine Workers of America in the anthracite coal fields of Eastern Pennsylvania. The strike threatened to shut down winter fuel supplies for the surrounding areas which led to Roosevelt getting involved. He helped to set up a commission to investigate the strike and the conditions that the workers were striking for which helped to end the strike. The strike ended and never commenced again and the laborers were paid higher wages for less hours.

Answered by Gibbs | 2024-06-10

Teddy Roosevelt intervened in the Anthracite Coal Strike of 1902 shortly after taking office as president. The strike involved miners demanding better working conditions, and Roosevelt's involvement led to negotiations that resulted in higher wages and shorter hours for the miners. This marked a significant moment in U.S. labor history, highlighting the federal government’s role in labor disputes.
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Answered by Gibbs | 2025-02-05

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