The Knights of Labor Had as Their Main Goal

question 20

Multiple Choice

The Knights of Labor had as their main goal

• A)improving the position of the "direct producers" through education and social reform.
• B)the 8-hour workday.
• C)encouraging working-class solidarity through strikes organized across trades.
• D)eliminating religious discrimination in hiring procedures.
• E)developing employee-owned businesses.

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Definitions:

European Goods

Products and commodities that originate from European countries, often associated with trade and exchange between Europe and other parts of the world.

Virginia Company

A joint-stock company chartered by King James I in 1606 to establish colonies in North America.

Shareholders

Individuals or entities that own shares in a corporation, giving them a stake in the company's assets and earnings.

Settlers

Individuals or groups who move into a new country or area to live, often leading to the establishment of new communities.