Question

the list contains characteristics describing a historical group

• represented mainly skilled workers
• an association of autonomous craft unions
• hostile to the idea of women in the workforce
• did not encourage unskilled workers to organize

which of these groups is described by the points listed above?
○ populist party
○ knights of labor
○ captains of industry
○ american federation of labor

Explanation:

The American Federation of Labor (AFL) was an association of autonomous craft unions representing mainly skilled workers. It was hostile to the idea of women in the workforce and did not encourage unskilled workers to organize. The Populist Party was a political party focused on agrarian issues. The Knights of Labor aimed to organize all workers, including unskilled. The "Captains of Industry" were industrial leaders, not a labor - related group with these characteristics.

Answer:

American Federation of Labor