Use your chart to write a letter from the point of view of a participant in the Pullman Strike. Your letter should explain why you participated and evaluate the effectiveness of the methods used. Use the text below to write your letter. Consider both union actions and the responses of factory owners and the government to union actions. in 1 paraghraph

Question

causes The Pullman Strike was caused by the dire economic conditions and starvation faced by workers in the Pullman Company despite their contributions to its wealth, compounded by the company's refusal to negotiate with employees or relieve their suffering.

effects The Pullman Strike prompted federal intervention as President Cleveland sent troops to quell the unrest this resulted in significant financial losses for both railroads and striking workers, while public sympathy was lost amid concerns over violence and disrupted rail services.

Answer 1

[Your Name]
[Your Address]
[City, State, Zip Code]
[Date]

Dear [Recipient's Name],

I write to you as a participant in the Pullman Strike, driven by the desperate circumstances we faced at the Pullman Company. We were subjected to unbearable economic conditions, enduring starvation while contributing to the company's prosperity. When our pleas for negotiation and relief fell on deaf ears, I felt compelled to join my fellow workers in striking, believing that collective action was our only recourse for dignity and fair treatment. While our strike united us and briefly illuminated our plight, the effectiveness of our methods was ultimately undermined by the violent response from factory owners and the federal government. President Cleveland's decision to send troops not only quelled our protest but also resulted in devastating consequences—financial ruin for families like mine and diminished public sympathy due to escalating violence and service disruptions. Our noble struggle for justice was met with force, leaving us disillusioned and questioning the efficacy of our fight.

Sincerely,
[Your Name]