Exploring the Impact of the Labor Movement in America

What does Labor Day traditionally signify for most people?

• Time for work

• School holiday

• Time off from work

• Shopping day

What was a major reason for the formation of unions?

• Job security

• Poor working conditions

• High wages

• Short working hours

What did unions achieve regarding work hours by the late 1800s?

• 100-hour work weeks

• No change in work hours

• Longer breaks

• Shorter work weeks

How did the labor movement affect weekends?

• No impact

• Shortened them

• Introduced work-free weekends

• Made them longer

What year did unions demand businesses to stop hiring children under 14?

• 1938

• 1945

• 1900

• 1881

What did the Fair Labor Standards Act regulate?

• Only overtime pay

• Only child labor

• 40-hour workweek, child labor, minimum wage, and overtime pay

• Health benefits

What was the outcome of the labor movement's fight against child labor?

• No significant changes

• Immediate ban of child labor

• Gradual implementation of laws

• Only regulations for teenagers

What broader impact did the labor movement have on American life?

• Decreased wages

• Increased work hours

• Changed how Americans live, work, and relax

• Reduced union memberships

Who were the Red Guards?

• Youth militant group in China

• Factory inspectors

• Labor union leaders

• American political activists

What was the primary function of the Red Guards?

• Supporting industrial growth

• Assaulting political enemies

• Educational reform

• Promoting workers' rights