Form 10: American Federation of Labor (AFL) & Samuel Gompers Exercise

Form 10: American Federation of Labor (AFL) & Samuel Gompers

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Form 10: American Federation of Labor (AFL) & Samuel Gompers

Learn about Samuel Gompers and the establishment of the American Federation of Labor. Explore how the AFL focused on practical goals for skilled workers.

Questions

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    Which national labor organization was founded in 1886 as a federation of skilled craft unions?

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    Who served as the first president of the American Federation of Labor for over thirty years?

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    What term describes the AFL's focus on practical goals like higher wages, shorter hours, and safer working conditions?

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    Which group of workers made up the vast majority of the AFL's membership?

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    What is a 'closed shop'?

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    Why did Samuel Gompers focus on organizing skilled workers rather than unskilled workers?

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    Which strategy did the AFL use as its primary economic weapon during labor disputes?

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    What was the AFL's stance on national political parties?

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    In which craft trade did Samuel Gompers begin his career as a union leader?

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    What was a major criticism of the AFL's early membership policies?

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    What was the result of successful collective bargaining conducted by the AFL?

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    How did the AFL differ in longevity from earlier labor unions like the Knights of Labor?