U.S. History - Labor Day Article Questions

What is the main purpose of Labor Day in the United States?

• To celebrate the achievements of American workers

• To honor military veterans

• To mark the beginning of winter

• To celebrate independence

Which of the following activities is commonly associated with Labor Day celebrations in the United States?

• Barbecues and picnics

• Fireworks and parades for independence

• Trick-or-treating

• Exchanging gifts

For many young Americans, what does Labor Day signify?

• The end of summer

• The start of winter

• The beginning of spring

• The end of the school year

Approximately how many workers participated in the first Labor Day parade in New York?

• 10,000

• 1,000

• 100,000

• 500

What activities took place at the end of the Labor Day parade at Wendel’s Elm Park?

• Picnics, speeches, and a concert

• Fireworks and a dance

• Sports competitions

• Art exhibitions

Why were working conditions during the late 1800s considered unsafe?

• There was little protection for workers

• Workers had too many holidays

• Factories were always clean

• Only adults were allowed to work

In what year did the Labor Day celebration in Canada begin?

• 1872

• 1913

• 1885

• 1938

What was the main purpose of the U.S. Department of Labor when it was established in 1913?

• To protect the rights and welfare of American workers

• To organize Labor Day parades

• To manage railroad companies

• To set up new businesses

What did the Fair Labor Standards Act of 1938 establish?

• Standards for wages and overtime pay

• The right to vote

• The Pullman Strike

• The celebration of Labor Day

Why do many people celebrate Labor Day at the end of summer?

• It was created as a tribute to workers

• It marks the start of winter

• It is the President’s birthday

• It is the day businesses close for the year