SAT US History Practice Question

Which of the following best describes the differences that existed between the American Federation of Labor (AFL) and the Congress of Industrial Organizations (CIO) in the 1930s?

1. A.The AFL had a huge membership, while the CIO never developed a mass following.
2. B.The AFL had its strength east of the Mississippi River, while the CIO was strongest west of the Mississippi.
3. C.The AFL was more cautious in its approach to conflicts with management, while the CIO was willing to use more militant tactics, such as the sit-down strike.
4. D.The AFL was actually a coalition of "company unions," organized by management to placate worker resentment, while the CIO was composed of actual worker organizations.
5. E.The AFL was dominated by Communist Party members, while the CIO, fearing government reprisals, excluded Communists from leadership positions.