Prior to their merger in 1955,the AFL represented primarily ____ unions,whereas the CIO generally represented ____ unions.
A) craft;mixed
B) industrial;mixed
C) industrial;craft
D) craft;industrial

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Prior to their merger, the AFL (American Federation of Labor) mainly represented craft unions, which were made up of skilled workers in particular trades such as carpentry or plumbing. On the other hand, the CIO (Congress of Industrial Organizations) tended to represent industrial unions, which comprised of workers across multiple trades within a particular industry such as autoworkers or steelworkers. Therefore, D is the best choice as it correctly identifies the primary union types represented by each organization before their merger.

Prior to Their Merger in 1955,the AFL Represented Primarily ____