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Compared to the American Federation of Labor, the Knights of Labor faced difficulty because it

suffered from disputes between skilled and unskilled workers.

had a larger membership, which made it more difficult to organize.

lacked a strong, committed leader.

refused to allow certain groups to join.

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What types of jobs were created by the Industrial Revolution?

farm-related positions

factory positions

government positions

managerial positions

Which is an example of collective bargaining?

workers trying to achieve a better price for the goods they produce

employers joining together to support a particular industry

union leaders negotiating on behalf of a group of workers

unions trying to persuade employers to hire more workers

During the early part of the labor movement, immigrants, women, and African Americans

created and led local unions.

supplied mostly skilled labor to employers.

were often excluded from membership in local unions.

were not allowed to work at unskilled jobs.

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