Labor Day Facts Quiz

What is the main purpose of Labor Day?

• To mark the end of summer

• To celebrate the working men and women of the country

• To start the school year

• To commemorate a historical battle

On which day of the week is Labor Day always celebrated?

• Friday

• Wednesday

• Monday

• Sunday

What is one incorrect fact people often think about Labor Day?

• It is celebrated in October

• It is the official end of summer

• It marks the beginning of winter

• It is a day for shopping

When did the American labor movement hold its first parade?

• 1894

• 1882

• 1800

• 1900

What were the workers demanding during the first Labor Day parade?

• More holidays

• More vacation days

• Safer workplaces, shorter hours, and better pay

• Free education

Who was the president that made Labor Day a federal holiday?

• Thomas Jefferson

• Grover Cleveland

• George Washington

• Abraham Lincoln

In what year did Labor Day become a federal holiday?

• 1900

• 1800

• 1882

• 1894

What is one way to show appreciation for workers on Labor Day?

• Ask them to work more

• Give them a gift

• Ignore them

• Say thank you

What should students do to show appreciation to their teachers on Labor Day?

• Say thank you

• Give them homework

• Ignore them

• Ask for more lessons

What is the main message of the video?

• Labor Day is a day for shopping

• Labor Day is a day to appreciate the hard work of people

• Labor Day is the end of summer

• Labor Day is a day to start school