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They were mostly used for unskilled labor.

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Secret ritualistic labor organization that enrolled many skilled and unskilled workers?

The Knights of Labor, officially known as the Noble and Holy Order of the Knights of Labor, started as a secret society of tailors in Philadelphia in 1869. It was the first important national labor union in the United States.


Which of the following most influenced the northern and southern positions on slavery?

When the question says "which of the following" it almost always helps if you include "the following". I would recommend looking for something like "the south was primarily agricultural while the north was primarily industrial" or "the south needed a large amount of unskilled labor, while the north mostly needed at least semi-skilled labor".


What factors contributed to labors growth after 1935?

a lot of labor unions were forming around this time. for example, the CIO, the AFL, the CWA, etc. These unions and other unions that Roosevelt formed gave jobs to both skilled and unskilled workers.


Where did the abolitionists come from?

abolitionists were mostly from the northern states because in the south slaves were used to work but in the north they had free labor.


What groups went to colonies against their will to provide free labor A convicted criminals B poor people C young boys D young maidens E indentured servants F skilled workers G slaves H All of these?

Groups that were sent to colonies against their will to provide free labor included All of these.A convicted criminalsB poor peopleC young boysD young maidensE indentured servantsF skilled workersG slaves

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What kind of labor was the slaves mostly used for skilled or unskilled?

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What was a reason for the early success of knights of labor?

they allowed both unskilled and skilled workers