Question

how did the leadership of samuel gompers from the american federation of labor differ from terence powderly of
the knights of labor?
gompers believed anyone should be allowed to join a union.
gompers preferred negotiations rather than strikes.
gompers often involved the union in politics.
gompers focused on common issues to unify the members.

Explanation:

To solve this, we analyze each option:

1. The Knights of Labor (Terence Powderly) was more inclusive in membership, while the American Federation of Labor (Samuel Gompers) was more exclusive. So "Gompers believed anyone should be allowed to join a union" is incorrect.
2. Gompers' American Federation of Labor preferred collective bargaining (negotiations) over strikes, unlike the Knights which sometimes used strikes. This matches.
3. Gompers focused on economic issues and avoided political involvement, while the Knights were more political. So "Gompers often involved the union in politics" is incorrect.
4. The Knights focused on broader social issues, while Gompers focused on specific economic issues for skilled workers. So "Gompers focused on common issues to unify the members" is incorrect.

Answer:

B. Gompers preferred negotiations rather than strikes.