Terence V. Powderly is best known for his leadership of which organization?
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Correct answer: The Knights of Labor
Under Powderly's leadership in the 1880s, the Knights of Labor became a major national force. He opposed strikes in favor of arbitration and education, though his members often engaged in strikes anyway.
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