Labor Day

When is Labor Day celebrated? pg. 4

• the first Monday in September

• the second Monday in September

• the first Monday in October

• the first Monday in November

What is Labor Day? pg. 4

• It is a day to honor our military.

• It is our Independence Day.

• It is a day set aside to recognize the contributions and achievements of American workers, past and present.

• It is a day to stay home from school.

What is the main idea of the section "Machines and Workers"? pg. 5

• Many people in small towns moved to the big cities.

• Many farmers began using machines instead of workers to plant and harvest crops.

• Machines made work easier.

• Many small farmers lost their jobs.

Which one of the following was NOT a reason for children to work in factories. pg. 7

• The children were easy to control.

• They could fit in tight spaces.

• Machines could be ran by the children.

• The children had little time for school or play.

Which word means to try to reach a formal agreement through discussion?

• negotiate

• rights

• strikes

• wages

Which President announced that government employees would be guaranteed and eight hour workday and a stable wage? pg. 9

• Abraham Lincoln

• Ulysses S. Grant

• Franklin Delano Roosevelt

• George Washington

What was the name of the protest that occurred on May 4th, 1886? pg. 9

• The Haymarket Affair

• The Illinois agreement

• The Labor Union Fight

• Private Sector

When did the government make Labor Day an official nationwide holiday?

• 1887

• 1860

• 1918

• 1894

Which of the following activities do people participate in on Labor Day? pg 14

• Festivals

• Music

• Parades

• All of the above

What is minimum wage?

• The highest hourly pay rate allowed by law.

• The lowest hourly pay rate allowed by law.

• Difficult and physical work

• Freedom or powers