Which of the following occurred during the coal strike of 1902?
A) President Theodore Roosevelt won support for his forceful leadership against corporations and his work refereeing the dispute.
B) Thousands of striking miners marched on Washington, starting a riot that lasted three days and endangered many politicians.
C) President Theodore Roosevelt threatened to use the army to force strikers back to work due to the demand for coal.
D) The government response was identical to that of Gilded Age presidents, showing how little had changed after all.
E) The mine owners and the United Mine Workers participated in lengthy talks together and established a close, collaborative relationship.

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President Theodore Roosevelt won support for his forceful leadership against corporations and his work refereeing the dispute. Roosevelt was able to mediate the dispute and negotiate a compromise between the coal mine owners and the United Mine Workers, resulting in a 10% wage increase and a reduction in working hours. This helped establish him as a champion for the common man and strengthened his political position.

Which of the Following Occurred During the Coal Strike of 1902