The battle for free speech among workers in the early twentieth century

A) was led by the American Federation of Labor.
B) was led by the Industrial Workers of the World.
C) was not an issue of concern to most workers.
D) was insignificant because the courts consistently supported workers' rights to assemble, organize, and spread their views.
E) was never successful on the local level.

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Nakiya Rayford · Accepted Answer

Final Answer : B, Explanation :  The Industrial Workers of the World (IWW), also known as the Wobblies, were at the forefront of the battle for free speech among workers in the early twentieth century. They organized and participated in free speech fights, challenging local ordinances that restricted their ability to speak, assemble, and distribute literature about labor organizing and workers' rights.

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