Labor Unions- Gilded Age

What characterized the working conditions for many Americans as the industrial economy grew in the late 19th century?

• Safe environment

• long hours

• low wages

• dangerous conditions.

What was the first major Labor Union called?

• United Farm Workers
• Union for the poor

• Knights of Labor
• American Federation of Labor

How was the Knights of Labor different from other unions?

• The Knights of Labor only represented skilled workers.
• The Knights of Labor allowed women and non-whites to join.

• The Knights of Labor focused solely on wage increases.
• The Knights of Labor was exclusive to men only.

What did the Knights of Labor work for?

• Shorter Hours

• Higher wages

• Longer workday to earn more

• Better working conditions

How was Samuel Gompers' American Federation of Labor (AFL), different from the Knights of Labor's broader goals? (Select Two)

• Both focused on transforming society through political revolution

• The AFL focused on the most important issues- shorter hours and higher wages.

• The Knights of Labor wanted to transform ALL of society

• The Knights excluded all unskilled laborers from membership.