Question

question what contributed to the initial success of the knights of labor? select an answer a. their support for the single tax b. their advocacy for interdependence as the cornerstone of freedom c. their prophecy of a working - class revolution, albeit through a peaceful process d. their inclusive membership and endorsement of a broad set of labor programs

Explanation:

• Option A: The single tax was associated with Henry George, not the Knights of Labor, so A is incorrect.
• Option B: The Knights of Labor's focus was on labor rights and inclusive membership, not advocating interdependence as the cornerstone of freedom, so B is incorrect.
• Option C: The Knights of Labor did not prophesy a working - class revolution (even peaceful) as a main part of their initial success - building, so C is incorrect.
• Option D: The Knights of Labor had inclusive membership (including different races, genders, and skill levels of workers) and supported a broad range of labor programs (like 8 - hour workday, better wages, etc.), which contributed to their initial success.

Answer:

D. their inclusive membership and endorsement of a broad set of labor programs