*The American Yawp is an evolving, collaborative text. Please click here to improve this chapter.* I. IntroductionII. The March of CapitalIII. The Rise of InequalityIV. The Labor MovementV. The Populist MovementVI. William Jennings Bryan and the Politics of GoldVII. The SocialistsVIII. ConclusionIX. Primary SourcesX. Reference Material I. Introduction The Great Railroad Strike of 1877 heralded a new era … Continue reading 16. Capital and Labor