Labor Day Quiz

When is Labor Day celebrated in the United States?

• Second Monday of September

• First Monday of September

• Third Monday of September

• Fourth Monday of September

Why do we celebrate Labor Day?

• It is a day to honor the contributions and achievements of Grover Cleveland.

• It is a day to honor the contributions and achievements of the Central Labor Union.

• It is a day to honor the contributions and achievements of American workers.

• It is a day to honor the contributions and achievements of the New York City workers.

When did Labor Day become a federal holiday?

Who signed Labor Day into law as a federal holiday?

• George Washington

• Abraham Lincoln

• Thomas Jefferson

• Grover Cleveland

The idea of Labor Day began during a time when_________________________.

• workers in the United States were fighting for better working conditions.

• workers in the United States were fighting fair wages.

• workers in the United States were fighting for shorter work days.

• All of the answers are correct.

The first Labor Day Parade was held in

(a)   in ​ (b)   .

• 1882
• New York City
• 1800
• 1894
• United States
• September

Who organized the first Labor Day Parade?

• New York City

• the Central Labor Union

• Grover Cleveland

• American workers

What was the main purpose of the first Labor Day parade?

• To celebrate the end of summer

• To show support for better working conditions

• To protest against the government

• To honor soldiers who fought in the Civil War

What are some common ways that Americans celebrate Labor Day?

• Shopping and going to the movies

• Attending church services

• Having picnics, barbecues, and parades

• Going to the beach or pool

Labor Day serves as a reminder___________________________.

• of the importance of worker's rights to relax and have picnics.

• of the importance of worker's rights to spend time with friends and family.

• of the importance of worker's rights and the ongoing struggle for fair labor practices.

• of the importance of worker's rights to enjoy the last days of summer.