Analyzing the Knights of Labor Letter

In the context of the late 19th century, American industrialization transformed the economy and society. Examine the following labor protest letter written by the Knights of Labor in 1886. Using the information provided in the letter, answer the questions that follow:

“Fellow Workers, it is your duty to organize and demand rights that are due to you. The fruits of your labor have unjustly gone to the hands of the capitalist, while you and your families suffer in poverty. Remember, unity is your strength, and through solidarity, we can achieve a fair wage and just working conditions.”

Based on this letter, answer the following questions:

1. Identify and explain the primary concerns of the Knights of Labor as expressed in the document.
2. Analyze how the letter reflects the broader social and economic conditions of the late 19th century United States.