Significant Labor Strike in 1894

By the late 19th century, the United States had witnessed a surge in labor movements aimed at improving the rights and conditions of workers in an increasingly industrialized society. A notable event during this period was the formation of the American Federation of Labor (AFL), which sought to unite various skilled workers' organizations. In opposition, the Knights of Labor aimed to include all workers regardless of skill or trade. Amidst these developments, several strikes emerged as pivotal moments in labor-union relations and highlighted the tension between labor and management. Which of the following strikes is best characterized as a significant turning point that illustrated the growing animosity between labor unions and businesses, leading to governmental intervention against strikers?