Which of the following organizations was formed as a result of political differences within the American Federation of Labor?
A) Congress of Industrial Organizations
B) Knights of Labor
C) National Labor Union
D) Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers
E) Industrial Workers of the World

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The Congress of Industrial Organizations (CIO) was formed in 1935 as a result of political differences within the American Federation of Labor (AFL). The CIO was made up of unions that believed in industrial unionism rather than the AFL's tradition of craft unionism. The CIO later merged with the AFL in 1955 to form the AFL-CIO. The other organizations listed were formed prior to the AFL and CIO split or were not founded as a result of political differences within the AFL.

Which of the Following Organizations Was Formed as a Result