Question

How was the American Federation of Labor (AFL) different from the Knights of Labor? A. The AFL supported better pay for its workers. B. The AFL focused on organizing skilled workers. C. The Knights of Labor focused on organizing skilled workers. D. The AFL focused on organizing all workers regardless of industry.

Answer 1

b. The American Federation of Labor did not represent unskilled workers

Answer 2

Answer:

B. The AFL focused on organizing skilled workers

Explanation:

The Knights of Labor was the first national labor force, they aimed to demand a series of work rights such as the eight-hour day. They started as a secret society, but when the Great Railroad Strike happened in 1877 membership grew. They were more popular with coal miners.

The American Federation of Labor (AFL) was a national federation of labor unions because they did not have the secret society status, they were more radical than the Knights of Labor and with the years became more conservative and concentrated on skilled workers.