Labor Movements and Their Leaders

The video discusses two major unions during the Second Industrial Revolution: the Knights of Labor and the American Federation of Labor (AFL). The Knights of Labor were more radical, advocating for worker-owned factories and inclusivity, while the AFL was more moderate, supporting capitalism and focusing on skilled white male workers. The Knights of Labor declined after the Haymarket Riot, while the AFL grew to become the largest union in the U.S. The video also briefly introduces the Industrial Workers of the World (IWW), a socialist union advocating for the downfall of capitalism.

What was the primary goal of the Knights of Labor?

• To exclude unskilled workers

• To promote industrial monopolies

• To establish worker-owned factories

• To support capitalism and monopolies

What was the Knights of Labor's view on capitalism?

• They supported capitalism

• They were indifferent to capitalism

• They opposed capitalism

• They wanted to reform capitalism

How did the American Federation of Labor differ from the Knights of Labor in terms of inclusivity?

• The Knights of Labor only allowed skilled workers

• The AFL was more inclusive, allowing all workers

• The AFL was exclusive, initially allowing only skilled white male workers

• The Knights of Labor excluded women and immigrants

Which group was initially excluded by the American Federation of Labor?

• Skilled workers

• White male workers

• Women and minorities

• Unskilled workers

What event led to the decline of the Knights of Labor?

• The rise of monopolies

• The Haymarket Riot

• The founding of the AFL

• The Industrial Revolution

What was the AFL's stance on capitalism?

• They wanted to abolish capitalism

• They were neutral towards capitalism

• They supported capitalism and monopolies

• They opposed capitalism

Who was a key leader of the Knights of Labor?

• Samuel Gompers

• Andrew Carnegie

• Terence V. Powderly

• Big Bill Haywood

What was the AFL's strategy for strengthening their union?

• Establishing closed shops where only union members could work

• Promoting open shops

• Allowing unskilled workers to join

• Supporting the Knights of Labor

Who was a prominent figure associated with the AFL?

• Terence V. Powderly

• Samuel Gompers

• Big Bill Haywood

• Andrew Carnegie

What was a significant characteristic of the Industrial Workers of the World (IWW)?

• They advocated for socialism and were willing to use violence

• They were against the use of violence

• They supported peaceful protests

• They were founded in the early 1800s