The Knights of Labor differed from the American Federation of Labor (AFL) in that the Knights:
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Correct answer: Accepted skilled and unskilled workers, including women and African Americans
The Knights sought broad social reforms and an eight-hour workday for all workers. The AFL, led by Samuel Gompers, was more conservative, focusing on practical gains for specific craft unions.
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