Question

What was the goal of labor unions in the late 1800's and how did they try to support the needs of their members? What was the reaction from employers to the efforts of unions like the Knights of Labor? Please answer in at least 1-2 sentences in your own words. (Use 8 year old words)

Answer 1

In the late 1800s, labor unions wanted to help workers by improving their pay and working conditions, making sure they had safe places to work and fair hours. Unions like the Knights of Labor tried to support their members by organizing protests and marches to show how important workers were. However, many employers did not like this and often tried to stop the unions by firing workers or bringing in special police to break up the protests.