The American Federation of Labor arose out of frustration with:
A) The National Labor Union's focus on craft unionism, which excluded industrial workers from its ranks.
B) The Knights of Labor's failure to address everyday working issues.
C) The Industrial Workers of the World's militant organizing tactics.
D) The CIO's exclusive focus on industrial unionism.

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The American Federation of Labor (AFL) was formed as a response to the perceived inadequacies of the Knights of Labor, particularly its failure to effectively address the day-to-day concerns and working conditions of its members. The AFL aimed to focus more on practical issues related to labor, such as wages, working hours, and conditions, through a more structured and pragmatic approach to unionism.

The American Federation of Labor Arose Out of Frustration With