Use the quote to answer the question.

"We mean to uphold the dignity of labor" -

Knights of Labor

Did labor unions succeed in this goal in the late

1800s? Why or why not? Use examples to

support your answer.

B

I

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E

=

1000

Answer:In the mid-1800s to late 1800s, labor unions weren't very effective in accomplishing their goals. There were no laws that gave unions the right to exist. As a result, court decisions rarely supported union activities. Big business owners had all the power, and they rarely gave unions what they wanted.