Workers Seek a National Voice

Who founded the Knights of Labor in 1869?

• Samuel Gompers

• Terrence Powderly

• Eugene V. Debs

• John L. Lewis

What did the Knights of Labor demand regarding work hours?

• 6-hour workday

• 10-hour workday

• 8-hour workday

• 12-hour workday

Who founded the American Federation of Labor (AFL) in 1881?

• Terrence Powderly

• Samuel Gompers

• John L. Lewis

• Eugene V. Debs

What was the AFL's approach to ethnic prejudice within unions?

• Strongly opposed

• Failed to counteract

• Promoted diversity

• Ignored the issue

What was a key difference between the Knights of Labor and the AFL?

• AFL was open to all workers

• Knights of Labor focused on skilled workers

• AFL was a federation of craft unions

• Knights of Labor was founded later

What was a common complaint by African American leaders about the AFL?

• High membership fees

• Exclusion of young black apprentices

• Lack of political involvement

• Overrepresentation of women

Who were hired to spy on union leaders and break up strikes?

• Pinkertons

• Detectives

• Strike-breakers

• Scabs

What was a common tactic used by employers against striking workers?

• Hiring new workers

• Offering bonuses

• Reducing hours

• Increasing wages

What was the main goal of Samuel Gompers in terms of labor relations?

• Peaceful bargaining

• Violent protests

• Political campaigns

• Industrial sabotage

What was a significant challenge for unions in the early days?

• Lack of skilled workers

• Exclusion of unskilled workers

• Overabundance of resources

• Government support