The Appalachian Mountains provide a number of important benefits to Georgia. The mountains provide rich mineral deposits of coal, zinc, copper, lead, and silver. The mountains also prevent strong winds and cyclones from impacting the interior of the state. The mountains are often a important water source. These water sources serve as the basis for hydroelectric power in the region.
The AFL was a formal federation of labor unions whereas the Knights of Labor was much more a secretive type. One of the main differences between the Knights of Labor and the American Federation of Labor is that the former one was more radical.
