Which of the following statements accurately describes the Molly Maguires?
A) They were named for the daughter of George Maguire, the owner of a Pennsylvania coalfield, to show their support for the industry.
B) They accomplished their goals of better wages and working conditions for miners through peaceful arbitration.
C) They were predominantly cooks and maids and organized the first large-scale strike of domestic workers in New York City.
D) They were a women's rights organization that focused on attaining the right to vote and opening women's colleges.
E) They aimed to right the perceived wrongs against Irish coal workers by engaging in intimidation, beatings, and killings.
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