During the 1950s,the American Federation of Labor in the United

question 135

Multiple Choice

During the 1950s,the American Federation of Labor in the United States

• A)was intimidated by powerful and wealthy corporations.
• B)made significant concessions in benefits to gain higher wages.
• C)merged with the Congress of Industrial Organizations.
• D)represented nearly one-half of all working Americans.
• E)saw its president,David Beck,charged with the misappropriation of union funds.

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