USA HISTORY

THE VIRGINIA DYNASTY 1801 1825

AMERICAN INDUSTRIALIZATION FACTORY SYSTEM AND MARKET REVOLUTION

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Which goal was shared by both the Knights of Labor and the American Federation of Labor?
A
To help large corporations to increase their production.
B
To introduce new and innovative techniques to factories.
C
To organize workers to demand better conditions from employment.
D
To promote immigration of skilled workers from Asia and Europe?
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -What Goal Was Shared By Both The Knights Of Labor And The American Federation Of Labor? To organize workers To Demand Better Conditions From Employers. In The Late 1800’s, What Factor Contributed To The Growth Of The American Steel Industry? New Production Techniques .

Detailed explanation-2: -Both the bodies helped in organizing labor movement. Both the knights of labor and the American federation of labor during the late 1800s and early 1900s contributed a lot in organizing the right work hours of labors, better wages, and safe working hours, etc.

Detailed explanation-3: -How did the American Federation of Labor and the Knights of Labor view membership? Only the Knights of Labor allowed unskilled workers to be members. How did the American Federation of Labor view strikes? They embraced strikes as an effective way to make gains for workers.

Detailed explanation-4: -Both fought for worker’s rights. The Knights represented everyone, while the AFL represented skilled workers.

Detailed explanation-5: -The unexpected factor that appears to have boosted membership significantly was the strike victories in 1882 and 1885 that became associated with the Knights of Labor. The Union Pacific Railroad had cut wages, yet through the aggressive leadership of Joseph R. Buchanan the original wages were restored.

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