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One such organization formed in 1868, and became known as the Working . In

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Though this law was repealed in 1868, the practice was not outlawed until the .

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African-American workers established their own Colored National Labor Union

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In 1856 the requirement of church membership was dropped, and in 1868 the .

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An economic Depression begins Miners' National Association formed. 1868 .

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As a result of these efforts, Congress in 1868 mandated an eight-hour . Knights

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