A. persistent implementation of discriminatory laws
B. disparity in the criteria for employment
C. harshness in trade laws as it concerns the Africans
D. government’s rejection of a demand for an increase of 50 percent in the cost of living allowances
Correct Answer:
Option D – government’s rejection of a demand for an increase of 50 percent in the cost of living allowances
Explanation
The strike began after the British colonial acting governor refused to give in by increasing 50% wages of skilled Africans in the government railway service to meet the increased cost of living and a minimum of 60 cents daily for unskilled and temporary employed Africans in the employ of the railway
