Question

14) Choose ONE correct answer.

This excerpt is from the July 8, 1894 proclamation by President Grover Cleveland regarding the Pullman Strike.

Which highlighted text shows President Cleveland’s justification for sending in federal troops to break up the Pullman Strike?


Whereas, for the purpose of enforcing the faithful execution of the laws of the United States and in the State and city aforesaid, the President has employed a part of the military forces of the United States:

Now, therefore, I, Grover Cleveland, President of the United States, who may be or may come within the city and State aforesaid against aiding, countenancing, encouraging, or taking any part in such unlawful obstructions, combinations, and assemblages; and I hereby with such unlawful obstructions, combinations, and assemblages to disperse and retire peaceably…

Answer 1

"for the purpose of enforcing the faithful execution of the laws of the United States"

Explanation: Cleveland justified using troops as necessary to enforce federal law (protecting mail and interstate commerce and to end unlawful obstructions), which is stated in that phrase.