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International Workers' Day, also known as Workers' Day or Labour Day in some countries and often referred to as
JUNE DAY
MAY DAY
AUGUST DAY
JULY DA
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In an attempt to end these inhumane conditions, the Federation of Organized Trades and Labor Unions (which would later become the American Federation of Labor, or AFL) held a convention in Chicago in
1886
1885
1883
1884
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The date was chosen by a pan-national organization of socialist and communist political parties to commemorate the Haymarket affair, which occurred on 4 May 1886 city of
NEW YORK
BOSTAN
CHICAGO
VENICE
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The International Socialist Congress, Amsterdam 1904 called on "all Social Democratic Party organisations and trade unions of all countries to demonstrate energetically on the First of May for the legal establishment-----
of the 6 hour day work.
of the 7 hour day work.
of the 8 hour day work.
of the 9 hour day work.
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The connection between May Day and labor rights began in the
United Kingdom
United States
France
Spain
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During the 19th century, at the height of the Industrial Revolution, thousands of men, women and children were dying every year from------
poor working conditions and bad food habits.
poor working conditions and long hours.
bad weather condition and long hours.
lack of dedication and wages
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International labour day is basically a day to commensurate the basic working right of
Workers
Labourers
Daily wagers
All of the above
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How long were work days?
8 hours
10-12 hours
4-6 hours
14 hours
- Multiple ChoicePlease save your changes before editing any questions.Why did workers begin organizing into labor unions?To get more moneyTo stop the exploitation of childrenTired of long hours and dangerous conditionsAll of the above
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In the Industrial Revolution, how young were some of the workers?
12 years
6 years
18 years
2 years