Question

q1. the knights of labor and the american federation of labor developed in response to the — choose the correct answer —
choose the correct answer
increased need to protect worker interests.
decreased power of political machines.
increased demand for skilled workers.
decreased profitability of the agricultural sector.

Explanation:

The Knights of Labor and the American Federation of Labor (AFL) were labor organizations. During the industrialization period, workers faced issues like long hours, low wages, and poor working conditions. Labor unions formed to advocate for and protect workers' rights and interests. Political machines' power (option 2) isn't the main reason for labor unions. The AFL focused on skilled workers, but the Knights were more inclusive, and the rise of labor unions was about protecting all workers' interests, not just skilled (option 3). Agricultural profitability (option 4) is unrelated to labor unions in the industrial context. So the correct reason is the need to protect worker interests.

Answer:

A. increased need to protect worker interests