How did the american federation of labor view strikes?

they were the first union to ever use the strike.
they considered strikes a violation of federal law and un-american.
they embraced strikes as an effective way to make gains for workers.
they initially resisted strikes but eventually used them when there were no other options.

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he believed that congress would be better not dealing with "lobbyists", or people who seek to influence (a politician or public official) on an issue, since historically, they had problems with these kinds of people. he thought lobbying produces benefits, but should be carefully monitored.

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the united states began searching for a way to reduce oil

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