History of the United States II / Unit 6 USH2 0782 short lesson, about 20 seconds
The Anthracite Coal Strike
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The idea
In nineteen oh two, as a long anthracite coal strike held the country's attention, Roosevelt brought owners and miners' leaders to the White House to bargain.
In practice
A settlement with minor wage increases and a slight improvement for the miners.
Where people slip
Contrast Cleveland at Pullman in unit three: a president who sent troops, set beside one who acted as steward.
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