What is the primary purpose of Labor Day in the United States?

Labor Day and Workers' Rights

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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
To celebrate the end of summer
To honor the country's military
To recognize the contributions of workers
To mark the beginning of the school year
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
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In what year did Labor Day become a public idea in America?
1882
1876
1894
1901
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Which U.S. President endorsed the act making Labor Day an official holiday?
Abraham Lincoln
Grover Cleveland
Woodrow Wilson
Theodore Roosevelt
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What were some of the challenges faced by workers in America's factories in the past?
Dangerous machinery
Flexible work schedules
High wages
Short working hours
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Why was change essential for American workers?
To increase the number of working hours
To improve their lives and working conditions
To reduce the number of holidays
To eliminate the need for unions
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What role do labor unions play in the workforce?
They protect and further workers' rights
They organize social events
They reduce the number of jobs available
They increase taxes for workers
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
How have workers used protests in the context of labor rights?
To celebrate company achievements
To express dissatisfaction and demand better conditions
To demand longer working hours
To request more holidays
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