As a result of the ________, membership in the Knights of Labor declined quickly because the public associated unions with violence and radicalism.

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The Haymarket Square riot in 1886 led to a sharp decline in membership for the Knights of Labor as the public began to associate labor unions with violence and radicalism. The incident involved a bomb thrown at police during a labor rally in Chicago, resulting in deaths and injuries among police officers and civilians. This event tarnished the reputation of the labor movement in the United States, particularly affecting the Knights of Labor.

As a Result of the ________, Membership in the Knights