History of Labor Day

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What is Labor Day often associated with for students?

• First day of school

• Last day of summer

• First 3-day weekend of the school year

• A national holiday for parades

What significant historical period in the United States led to the need for Labor Day?

• The Great Depression

• The Industrial Revolution

• The Civil War

What measures did the government implement to improve working conditions?

• Increased work hours

• Reduced safety regulations

• Created an age limit for child labor

• Encouraged more child labor

Which U.S. President signed the act making Labor Day a legal holiday?

• Abraham Lincoln

• Theodore Roosevelt

• Grover Cleveland

• George Washington