Minimum Wage and Labor History

Minimum Wage and Labor History

Assessment

Interactive Video

History

9th - 12th Grade

Hard

Created by

Emma Peterson

FREE Resource

The video explores the history and evolution of the minimum wage, starting from its inception in the 19th century to its implementation in the U.S. It discusses the role of labor movements and strikes in shaping wage laws, the initial focus on protecting women and children, and the eventual establishment of a federal minimum wage. The video also highlights modern challenges and the ongoing debate over wage rates, emphasizing the importance of public sentiment and legislative action in achieving wage equity.

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10 questions

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the primary purpose of the minimum wage?

To exclude certain industries from wage regulations

To align wages with the cost of living

To ensure employees are paid less than a certain rate

To protect employers from paying high wages

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which countries were the first to implement minimum wage laws?

Germany and Italy

United States and Canada

New Zealand and Australia

United Kingdom and France

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was a significant outcome of the Pullman Strike of 1894?

Introduction of child labor laws

Formation of the United Auto Workers

Increase in minimum wage

Establishment of Labor Day

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which act set the first nationwide minimum wage in the U.S.?

Fair Labor Standards Act

Social Security Act

Wagner Act

National Industrial Recovery Act

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was the initial minimum wage set by the Fair Labor Standards Act in 1938?

50 cents an hour

75 cents an hour

15 cents an hour

25 cents an hour

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was a major challenge in implementing the Fair Labor Standards Act?

Opposition from labor unions

Insufficient funding for enforcement

Supreme Court rulings against labor laws

Lack of support from workers

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How many times has the U.S. federal minimum wage been raised since its first implementation?

15 times

10 times

22 times

30 times

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