Answer:
They allowed anyone to join, including skilled and unskilled workers (women and African Americans).
Explanation:
A striking tool is a basic hand tool with a weighted head attached to handle.
African Americans.........................................................
"<span>African Americans were considered second class citizens" would be the best option, since although they were technically free in the eyes of the law, there was still a great deal of racism in the country that inhibited them from finding jobs. </span>
