Apentix/AP US History/Unit 6: Period 6 (1865-1898)/Question
AP US Historyhardmcq1 pt

A union in the 1890s that organized only skilled machinists, avoided political parties, and bargained solely over wages and hours would most closely resemble

A.the Knights of Labor under Terence Powderly
B.the Grange
C.the American Railway Union under Eugene Debs
D.the American Federation of Labor under Samuel Gompers

Explanation

Core Concept

The AFL was a federation of skilled craft unions pursuing limited economic goals. Its craft exclusivity and 'pure and simple' unionism match the description.

Correct Answer

Dthe American Federation of Labor under Samuel Gompers

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