Asked by Dylan Vericker on May 06, 2024
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What did the "Wobblies" think of AFL leader Samuel Gompers?
A) They considered him a class collaborator.
B) They envied his success.
C) That admired his radicalism.
D) They feared his power.
Wobblies
A nickname for members of the Industrial Workers of the World (IWW), an international labor union founded in 1905, known for its radical labor activism.
Samuel Gompers
An American labor leader and the first president of the American Federation of Labor, who promoted organized labor and labor rights in the late 19th and early 20th centuries.
Class Collaborator
A person from a particular social or economic class who works with members from another class, often in a political or economic context.
- Comprehend the influence of the progressive era on future social and political movements.
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Kamberlynn PriceMay 12, 2024
Final Answer :
A
Explanation :
The "Wobblies," or members of the Industrial Workers of the World (IWW), considered AFL leader Samuel Gompers a class collaborator because they believed he was too willing to work within the existing capitalist system and negotiate with employers, rather than pursuing more radical methods to overthrow the capitalist system and establish a workers' society.
Learning Objectives
- Comprehend the influence of the progressive era on future social and political movements.