The Knights of labor was the largest and one of the most important American labor organizations of the 1880s. It was founded on the 28th day of December in year 1869 by Uriah Stephens. They promoted the producers ethic of republicanism and demanded the eight-hour day, rejected socialism and anarchism and encouraged the social and cultural uplift of the workingman. In 1880, the organization reached 28,000 members and even gained more members to 100,000 in 1884. But in 1893, the knights of labor declines its membership because of public pressure, power vested in reformist factions, and employers' unwillingness to arbitrate.
10 is A // 8 is B // 7 is F
In the second half of the 17th century, there was industrialization in the European continent. In the first half of the 18th century, there was increase in the number of people who were involved in making goods to send to distant market.
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During the time of the seventeenth century, in the second half of the century, there was a lot of development going on in the European continent. It was the time of the industrial revolution in the continent leading to a lot of trade and the time of mass production especially of the consumer goods. It also increased the employment opportunities.
In the first half of the eighteenth century, there was increase in the number of people who were involved in the production of the goods who were involved in the production of the goods which were to be sent to the distant markets. This increased the trade further of the region.
The main reason why the Spanish built the St. Augustine fort in Florida was "to protect their sea route to the Caribbean" since this was a crucial port for many engaged in trade within the Caribbean.
