History of Labor Day

When was the first Labor Day parade held in the US?

• 1894

• 1885

• 1882

• 1880

Which state was the first to recognize Labor Day as an official holiday?

• Texas

• Oregon

• New York

• California

Who signed the law making Labor Day a national public holiday?

• Woodrow Wilson

• Grover Cleveland

• Theodore Roosevelt

• Abraham Lincoln

In which month is Labor Day celebrated in the United States?

• September

• July

• June

• May

What year did the Pullman car company employees go on strike?

• 1894

• 1882

• 1887

• 1900

Why was Labor Day created?

• To mark the beginning of school

• To start the football season

• To honor American workers

• To celebrate the end of summer

What event turned violent during the Haymarket Riot?

• A protest rally

• A football game

• A parade

• A picnic

What year did the Haymarket Riot occur?

• 1886

• 1882

• 1894

• 1885

What year did Labor Day become a national public holiday?

• 1882

• 1887

• 1894

• 1900

What is a common way to celebrate Labor Day today?

• Working extra hours

• Going to school

• Planting trees

• Having a parade