The CIO formed as a result of:
A) Differences with the AFL over unionization by industry, rather than by craft.
B) Differences with the AFL over who should lead the union.
C) A need for broader representation of skilled crafts workers.
D) The high concentration of power with the AFL.

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The CIO (Congress of Industrial Organizations) was formed in 1935 due to differences with the AFL (American Federation of Labor) over unionization by industry, rather than by craft. The CIO focused on organizing workers based on their specific industries, rather than just their individual crafts or trades, which allowed for greater bargaining power and representation for workers in those industries.

The CIO Formed as a Result Of