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Project: Working Hard In Florida — Unit test

Question 3 • FL-2100310-United States History A

How did the leadership of Samuel Gompers from the American Federation of Labor differ from Terence Powderly of the Knights of Labor?

Answer
A
Gompers believed anyone should be allowed to join a union.
B
Gompers preferred negotiations rather than strikes.
C
Gompers often involved the union in politics.
D
Gompers focused on common issues to unify the members.

Explanation

Gompers built the American Federation of Labor around practical workplace goals, such as better wages, shorter hours, and improved working conditions. These shared concerns helped unite members of different craft unions. Powderly and the Knights of Labor pursued broader social reforms and welcomed a wider range of workers, so D, “Gompers focused on common issues to unify the members,” best describes the difference.

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