In Response to a Railroad Strike in 1877,the Knights of Labor

question 17

Multiple Choice

In response to a railroad strike in 1877,the Knights of Labor was formed which did all but which of the following?

• A)accepted all races,except Blacks,as members
• B)accepted women as members
• C)advocated equal pay for equal work
• D)reduced working hours

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