Which of the following statements BEST explains why the Knights of Labor ceased to exist, giving rise to the American Federation of Labor (AFL)? A
The Knights of Labor segregated itself along racial and gender lines; the AFL willingly integrated along racial and gender lines.
B
The Knights of Labor limited its membership to skilled workers only; the AFL welcomed the more numerous general laborers.
C
The Knights of Labor focused on enacting broad social reforms; the AFL focused on specific issues such as increasing wages and overtime pay.
D
The Knights of Labor consisted of an older generation of trade unionists; the AFL appealed to a younger population of workers.