They were looking for weaponry and soldiers to fight for them.
Answer:
I would say the answer is A.
Explanation:
B could make some sense, however the main goal of both these organizations was to achieve independence from Britain.
C is ridiculous.
D doesn't really make sense, they are political parties, although they could pass laws.
I did some research and the lowest range was 1,000,000 and the highest was 1,700,000. Its hard to estimate this because they didnt have the proper recording instruments we have today.
I believe the answer is Eugene V. Debs