Labor Day

What do most Americans see Labor Day as?

• The end of winter
• The end of summer
• An important victory
• A union construct

What does Labor Day celebrate?

• Enjoying time with family
• Having time to relax with friends
• a celebration of the social and economic achievements of American workers
• A sad moment in history

More than a century ago, workers had to deal with _____ conditions?

• Splendid
• Onomatopoeia
• Harmful
• Harsh

How long were work days?

• 8 hours
• 10-12  hours 
• 4-6 hours
• 14 hours

True or False, women and children did not have to work during this time.

• True
• False

True or False, you could take sick days off from work during this time?

• False
• True

Why did workers begin organizing into labor unions? 

• To get more money
• To stop the exploitation of children
• Tired of long hours and dangerous conditions
• All of the above

True or False, the unions wanted to place limits on the age children could work?

• False
• True

What was Peter McGuire's job?

• Salesman
• Teacher
• Carpenter
• Businessmen man

How many workers did McGuire rally in the streets of NYC?

• 10,000
• 1000,000
• 100,000
• 17,462