Which of the Following Statements Is the Most Accurate Assessment

question 77

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements is the most accurate assessment of the historical role of the AFL in the labor movement?

• A) In its early years, the AFL attracted a lot of public attention and political support because it was the first truly national labor organization in the United States.
• B) In its early years, the AFL operated as one union, but soon split into two interdependent groups and became known as the AFL-CIO.
• C) In its early years, the AFL was a federation of craft unions that championed basic labor issues.
• D) In its early years, the AFL had limited success because it suffered from poor leadership.

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