Because of the economic downturn in the 1890s, many Americans organized in order to seek relief from elected officials.

Choose the statement that reflects an action undertaken in the 1890s by government officials in response to workers' demands.

• "To circumvent a railway strike and to justify federal action, we attached postal cars to trains."
• "We encouraged grassroots organizers to present their concerns to Congress and the president."
• "As representatives in Congress, we passed a bill limiting workers to an eight-hour day."
• "To control speculation in the railroad industry, we introduced broad new financial regulations."