Labor Day History Quiz

What is the primary purpose of Labor Day?

• To honor the founding fathers of the United States

• To commemorate the end of World War II

• To celebrate the contributions of American workers

• To mark the beginning of winter

Which event is associated with the demand for an eight-hour workday?

• The Boston Tea Party

• The Haymarket Riot

• The Pullman Strike

• The Gold Rush

Who is one of the individuals credited with proposing the idea of Labor Day?

• Thomas Edison

• Henry Ford

• Peter J. McGuire

• Andrew Carnegie

What was the main reason for the Pullman Strike in 1894?

• Introduction of new machinery

• Wage cuts at the Pullman Railroad Car Company

• Protest against unsafe working conditions

• Demand for a shorter workweek

What was the federal government's response to the Pullman Strike?

• They supported the workers

• They ignored the strike

• They immediately raised wages

• They sent troops to break up the strike