Author Question: In Wickard v. Filburn, the Supreme Court held that if a farmer only produced wheat to be used on ... (Read 112 times)

Mr.Thesaxman · **on:** Jun 24, 2018

In Wickard v. Filburn, the Supreme Court held that if a farmer only produced wheat to be used on that farmer's property then there is no commerce to be regulated by Congress.
a. True
b. False
Indicate whether the statement is true or false

Question 2

What role did the American Federation of Labor (AFL) play in the labor movement in the U.S.?

underwood14 · **Reply #1 on:** Jun 24, 2018

Answer to Question 1

FALSE

Answer to Question 2

AFL was started by Samuel Gompers and Adolph Strasser of the Cigarmakers' Union which ultimately became the dominant organization of the American labor movement. This organization was a rival of both the Socialists and the Knights of Labor. In contrast to the political activities of the Knights and the Socialists, the AFL emphasized union activities.
The AFL adopted a pattern of union organization based on the British trade union system:

local unions were to be organized under the authority of a national association;
dues were to be raised to create a large financial reserve; and
sick and death benefits were to be provided to members.
By 1900, organized labor was largely composed of the 500,000 skilled workers in AFL-affiliated unions. For the next few decades, the AFL and its affiliated craft unions dominated the organized labor movement in America.