Which of the following statements is the most accurate assessment of the historical role of the AFL in the labor movement? In its early years the AFL:
A) attracted a lot of public attention and political support because it was the first truly national labor organization in the United States.
B) operated as one union, but soon split into two interdependent groups and became known as the AFL-CIO.
C) was a federation of craft unions that championed basic labor issues.
D) had limited success because it suffered from poor leadership.

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The AFL (American Federation of Labor) was formed in 1886 as a federation of craft unions that championed basic labor issues such as higher wages, improved working conditions, and shorter working hours. It was able to achieve significant gains for its members and played an important role in the labor movement before eventually merging with the CIO (Congress of Industrial Organizations) in 1955 to form the AFL-CIO. While the AFL did not attract as much public attention or political support as some other organizations, it was successful in advancing the interests of its members.

Which of the Following Statements Is the Most Accurate Assessment