Labor Day Quiz

When is Labor Day observed in the United States?

• First Monday in September

• Last Friday in August

• First Friday in September

• Last Monday in August

Which state was the first to pass a law recognizing Labor Day?

• Massachusetts

• New York

• Colorado

• Oregon

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

• Eugene V. Debs

• John L. Lewis

• Peter J. McGuire

• Samuel Gompers

In what year was the first Labor Day parade held?

• 1882

• 1883

• 1884

• 1885

Which President signed the law making Labor Day a national holiday?

• Grover Cleveland

• Woodrow Wilson

• William McKinley

• Theodore Roosevelt

What was the original purpose of the Labor Day holiday?

• To recognize the contributions of American workers

• To mark the beginning of the school year

• To celebrate the end of summer

• To honor military veterans

Which organization held the first Labor Day celebration?

• Industrial Workers of the World

• Central Labor Union

• American Federation of Labor

• Knights of Labor

What year did President Grover Cleveland sign the law making Labor Day a national holiday?

• 1895

• 1894

• 1893

• 1892

Which state was the first to introduce a bill for Labor Day?

• New Jersey

• New York

• Oregon

• Massachusetts

What additional day was adopted by the American Federation of Labor convention of 1909?

• Labor Saturday

• Labor Friday

• Labor Thursday

• Labor Sunday