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Are My Answers Correct? 1. How did the American Federation of Labor and the Knights of Labor view membership? Both allowed unskilled workers to be members. Neither allowed unskilled workers to be members. X Only the Knights of Labor allowed unskilled workers to be members. Only the American Federation of Labor allowed unskilled workers to be members. 2. Which characteristic of the American Federation of Labor might make it more appealing to workers with families? Their approach to labor issues was radical. Uriah Stephens was an excellent leader. X They were unafraid to use strikes to make gains. Striking workers received benefits and support. 3. What can be concluded about the demise of the Knights of Labor? They would have survived if they had been more radical. They would have survived if they included unskilled workers. X The public wanted a more moderate approach to labor issues. The public supported the eight-hour workday and equal pay for women. 4. How did the American Federation of Labor view strikes? (5 points) They were the first union to ever use the strike. They considered strikes a violation of federal law and un-American. X They embraced strikes as an effective way to make gains for workers. They initially resisted strikes, but eventually used them when there were no other options. 5. What was one difference between the Knights of Labor (KOL) and the American Federation of Labor (AFL)? X The KOL admitted women and African Americans. The KOL was larger than the AFL. The AFL accepted unskilled workers. The AFL had a more radical approach. My answers are the one with X's next to it.

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OpenStudy (anonymous):

Correction 2. Which characteristic of the American Federation of Labor might make it more appealing to workers with families? Answer:Striking workers received benefits and support.

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