Discuss the role of the American Federation of Labor (AFL) in improving labor conditions during the late 19th century.

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Describe the causes and outcomes of the Homestead Strike of 1892.

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Discuss the role of the American Federation of Labor (AFL) in improving labor conditions during the late 19th century.

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Analyze the impact of the Haymarket Affair on the labor movement in the United States.

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Explain the significance of the Pullman Strike of 1894 in the context of labor rights and government intervention.

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Evaluate the role of women in labor organizations during the late 19th century.

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Assess the impact of the Homestead Strike of 1892 on the labor movement and its relationship with big business.

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The American Federation of Labor (AFL), founded in 1886 by Samuel Gompers, played a significant role in improving labor conditions by focusing on skilled workers and advocating for higher wages, shorter workdays, and better working conditions. The AFL used collective bargaining and strikes to achieve these goals, emphasizing practical economic gains over political reforms.

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Which strategy did the American Federation of Labor (AFL) primarily use to improve labor conditions?

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Establishing worker-owned cooperatives
B.
Collective bargaining and strikes
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Political lobbying for labor laws
D.
Organizing unskilled workers

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