The Knights of Labor is most closely associated with
A) the goal to eliminate unions.
B) the use of the strike weapon.
C) the goal of strongly supporting mass-production technology because of its positive effect on workers.
D) the goal to overthrow capitalism for a better system, that is, communism.
E) attempting both social and moral reform among employees.

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The Knights of Labor was a labor organization that sought to improve the condition of workers by not only bargaining for better wages and working conditions but also attempting social and moral reform among employees. They believed in the idea of a cooperative society where workers and owners could work together for their mutual benefit. Therefore, option E is the correct answer.

The Knights of Labor Is Most Closely Associated with