What Led to a Decline in the Knights of Labor's

question 15

Multiple Choice

What led to a decline in the Knights of Labor's membership in 1893?

• A) The leaders' short-run perspective of satisfying day-to-day grievances but ignoring long-term issues
• B) Differences in opinion between the leaders and the general membership of the union
• C) The leaders' emphasis on the use of strikes rather than arbitration in the labor movement
• D) The conflict with the Roman Catholic Church over the rule that Catholics were prohibited from joining the Knights

---

Definitions:

Federal Government

The national government of a federal country, such as the United States, which shares power with state and local governments.

Southern States

Refers to the group of states located in the southeastern and south-central regions of the United States, historically associated with the Confederacy during the Civil War.

Civil Liberties

Fundamental rights and freedoms protected by law from governmental interference or restriction, including freedom of speech, assembly, religion, and the right to privacy.

Disloyal Activities

Actions or behaviors that are considered unfaithful or treasonous to one's country or organization.