"The aims and objects of this organization shall be to put the working class in possession of the economic power, the means of life, in control of the machinery of production and distribution, without regard to capitalist masters.”
–Bill Haywood, 1905
Based on the excerpt, which describes Haywood’s primary goal for the Industrial Workers of the World?
He sought to protect businesses by putting them in charge of all decisions.
He wanted to protect the working class by giving them more power.
He promoted capitalism to boost the quality of life for the working class.
He felt government would do a better job supporting the working class.
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Based on the excerpt, Bill Haywood's primary goal for the Industrial Workers of the World was:
He wanted to protect the working class by giving them more power.
The excerpt emphasizes the idea of putting the working class in control of economic power and the means of production, which indicates a focus on empowering workers rather than supporting capitalist structures or government intervention.
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