Question

the paragraph compares and contrasts which two groups? while the afl (the american federation of labor) and the knights of labor competed for members, radical socialists and anarchists offered different visions of labors true path. the radicals, many of whom were immigrants steeped in the tradition of european socialism, believed that reform was futile; they called instead for social revolution. anarchists also wanted revolutionary change but envisioned a smaller role for the state than the socialists did. both groups, sensitive to criticism that they preferred revolution in theory to improvements here and now, rallied around the popular issue of the eight - hour day. —roark et al., the american promise: a history of the united states, bedford/st. martins. radical socialists and anarchists the american federation of labor and the knights of labor industrial workers and captains of industry first - generation and second - generation americans

Explanation:

The paragraph first mentions the competition between AFL and Knights of Labor for members. Then it focuses on the differences and similarities between radical socialists and anarchists in their views on social change and the role of the state, while also noting they both supported the eight - hour day issue. The comparison and contrast are mainly about radical socialists and anarchists.

Answer:

A. radical socialists and anarchists