Question

1. why did groups like the knights of labor and the american federation of labor (afl) form?

to protect immigrant workers from deportation.
to improve wages, hours, and working conditions for workers.
to stop women and children from entering the workforce.
to support large corporations and monopolies.

Explanation:

Labor unions like the Knights of Labor and the American Federation of Labor (AFL) formed to advocate for workers' rights. Their main goals were to address issues such as low wages, long working hours, and poor working conditions. They aimed to improve these aspects through collective bargaining and other union activities.

Answer:

To improve wages, hours, and working conditions for workers.