The American Federation of Labor was founded by __________________.
A) Jane Addams
B) Eugene Debs
C) Samuel Gompers
D) William Haywood

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The American Federation of Labor (AFL) was founded by Samuel Gompers in 1886. Gompers served as the organization's president for almost four decades and helped to establish it as one of the most influential labor unions in American history. While there were other prominent labor leaders during this time, including Eugene Debs and William Haywood, they were not directly involved in the founding and early leadership of the AFL. Likewise, while Jane Addams was a key figure in the progressive movement and worked on issues related to labor reform, she was not involved in the founding of the AFL.

The American Federation of Labor Was Founded by __________________