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- 1. Multiple Choice
When is Labor Day celebrated? pg. 4
the first Monday in September
the second Monday in September
the first Monday in October
the first Monday in November
- 2. Multiple Choice
What is Labor Day? pg. 4
It is a day to honor our military.
It is our Independence Day.
It is a day set aside to recognize the contributions and achievements of American workers, past and present.
It is a day to stay home from school.
- 3. Multiple Choice
What is the main idea of the section "Machines and Workers"? pg. 5
Many people in small towns moved to the big cities.
Many farmers began using machines instead of workers to plant and harvest crops.
Machines made work easier.
Many small farmers lost their jobs.
- 4. Multiple Choice
Which one of the following was NOT a reason for children to work in factories. pg. 7
The children were easy to control.
They could fit in tight spaces.
Machines could be ran by the children.
The children had little time for school or play.
- 5. Multiple Choice
Which word means to try to reach a formal agreement through discussion?
negotiate
rights
strikes
wages
- 6. Multiple Choice
Which President announced that government employees would be guaranteed and eight hour workday and a stable wage? pg. 9
Abraham Lincoln
Ulysses S. Grant
Franklin Delano Roosevelt
George Washington
- 7. Multiple Choice
What was the name of the protest that occurred on May 4th, 1886? pg. 9
The Haymarket Affair
The Illinois agreement
The Labor Union Fight
Private Sector
- 8. Multiple Choice
When did the government make Labor Day an official nationwide holiday?
1887
1860
1918
1894
- 9. Multiple Choice
Which of the following activities do people participate in on Labor Day? pg 14
Festivals
Music
Parades
All of the above
- 10. Multiple Choice
What is minimum wage?
The highest hourly pay rate allowed by law.
The lowest hourly pay rate allowed by law.
Difficult and physical work
Freedom or powers
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