The Knights of Labor developed throughout the 1870's rapidly. Many workers joined them to demand fair pay, which were only eight hour work days and political reforms. They proceeded with these goals through boycotts, strikes, etc. The union was more of a secrecy at the time until Terrance Powerdly became the head leader. After he took the lead, he did all he could in his power to reach their goals and get what a normal citizen deserves. As the union grew Powerdly's policies did too. Many people within the union went against his strikes, but little do we know they didn't
