The US government sought to avoid large-scale railroad strikes after the Great Railroad Strike of 1877 primarily to maintain order and protect economic stability. The strike had caused significant disruptions to transportation and commerce, leading to violence and unrest. Authorities believed that further strikes could threaten public safety and undermine the growing industrial economy, prompting a desire to quell labor unrest through intervention and negotiation.
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