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
• easy

• Fun

• Harsh

How long were work days?

• 8 hours
• 12-16  hours 

• 4-6 hours
• 24 hours

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

• True
• False

In what year was Labor Day passed?

• 1492
• 1884
• 1894
• 2016

When is Labor Day celebrated in the United States?

• The first Monday in June

• The first Monday in July

• The first Monday in August

• The first Monday in September

What is the purpose of Labor Day?

• To have a day off of work and school

• To honor the working people of America

• To honor the President

• To celebrate the end of summer

The first Labor Day celebration in the United States was celebrated in which of the following states?

• North Carolina

• Nebraska

• New York

• Texas

Unions were formed to protect the laborers of America with safety rules and rights.

• True

• False