Which of the following describes the knights of labor?
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a. an organization of workers that fought for an eight-hour workday
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b. a political party that wanted to end reconstruction after the civil
war
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c. a political party that wanted to restrict the rights of immigrants
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d. an organization of abolitionists that wanted to end slavery in the
south
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A. An organization of workers that fought for an eight-hour workday

Explanation:

The Knights of Labor started as a secret organization, which was founded in the 19th century by a small group of tailors from Philadelphia. The organization promoted the rights of workers and its main concern was labor and laborers' rights and position in society.

This organization grew in size throughout the years, reaching 800.000 members in 1886. It operated in the United States and Canada mainly, but it also had representatives in Australia and Great Britain. From a secret organization, it gradually turned into a laborers' union.

The Knights of Labor fought for an 8 hour workday and ending child and convinct labor.

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