Labor Day

When is labor day celebrated?

• First Tuesday of September

• First Monday of September

• First Tuesday of October

• First Monday of October

How did President Grant help workers in 1869?

• He made a rule that all workers had to be paod more money.

• He made a rule that workers cant work on weekends.

• He made a rule that government workers had to work only eight hours a day.

Why is Labor day important? According to the Author

• Labor day is a day to have fun and honor workers

• Everyone should work on Labor Day as a way of honoring workers.

• Labor day should only be a day of fun when no one works or goes to school

Why did people move to the cities?

• People were kicked out of the country

• Jobs paid better in factories

• Machines were invented to do what people used to.

Which is an opinion?

• Many children were forced to work

• Many factories pay works little money

• It is important to honor workers

Why were laws created to stop child labor?

• Children had little time to rest, go to school, and play.

• Children weren't good at their jobs

• Children complained about the job more than the adults.

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What was the first state to officially make Labor Day a holiday?

• Oregon

• New York

• Missouri

What does Labor Day symbolize for most people?

• A day for international travel

• Time off from work and barbecues

After a law was passed, how old do you have to be to work a job?

• 16

• 18

• 14

• 21