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Why did it turn violent during the homestead steel strike?

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Hi. I live across the river from Homestead PA! It was an industrial lockout and strike. They were trying to unionize steel workers, and there was a rebellion of sorts.
The Pinkerton Agents started firing at workers and townspeople.
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