International Workers of the World (jan 1, 1905 – jan 1, 1915)
Description:
- Radical communist organization, led by “Big Bill” Haywood.- Sought worker-controlled industries and the complete overthrow of capitalism.
- Faced opposition from big business and the government.
- Declined during WWI, as the government cracked down on anti-capitalist groups.
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Date:
jan 1, 1905
jan 1, 1915
~ 10 years