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Behind the Bastards

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The Rise and Fall of Company Towns

This chapter examines the oppressive control workers faced in company towns through scrip and economic manipulation, focusing on Pullman, Illinois. It highlights the emergence of labor movements and significant events like the Pullman Strike, illustrating the struggle for workers' rights amid corporate tyranny and violence.

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