Question

iii. new unions emerge
a. the most powerful union in the 1800s was the american federation of labor, known as the afl. it represented the interests of craft workers.
b. this unions goals included an 8 - hour workday, closed shops, and for companies to recognize unions.
c. a more radical group called the iww wanted to organize all kinds of workers into one union.
d. one of the most famous female labor organizers was __________ (also called __________).
e. in 1900 __________ and __________ immigrants started the international ladies garment workers union to fight for better

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Explanation:

In the history of labor - union development in the US, Mother Jones was a well - known female labor organizer. The International Ladies' Garment Workers Union was started by Jewish and Italian immigrants to fight for better working conditions and wages.

Answer:

D. Mother Jones (Mary Harris Jones)
E. Jewish; Italian; working conditions; wages