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Labor Day
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Brief review of labor day and labor unions
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1
Because of the heavy machinery, factory work was ________ for workers in the late 1800s.
easy
dangerous
light
heavy
2
Who got rich during the Industrial Revolution?
The People
The Children
The Workers
The CEOs and Bosses
3
Why were children the perfect employees?
they were paid less
they were stronger
they were often smaller so could move around machines a lot faster
they were less likely to organize
4
Labor Day is recognized on the first _________ in September in the United States in honor of working people.
Monday
week
Day
Friday
5
A group of employees that decide to stop working until their demands are met is referred to as a?
protest
boycott
shutdown
strike
6
Many factory workers had to work for?
short hours for high pay
Long hours for little pay
little pay for little work
long hours for high pay
7
When do we officially celebrate Labor Day?
every September
In the summer
every first Monday in September
Everyday
8
If restaurant chains have more than 60 stores nation wide, they will have to pay their employees at least $20.00 an hour
False
True
9
As of 2024, what is the minimum wage here in the state of California?
$10.00
$7.25
$20.00
$16.00
10
Unions fought for better working conditions such as ..............
end to child labor
health benefits
better vending machines at work
weekends off
11
Why did a large numbers of agricultural workers move to the cities and work in factories?
There was no longer any need for their labor on the farms.
They wanted to move to the city so they could escape their families.
People preferred to live in larger cities.
They wanted to get away from the smell of the farm.
12
Minimum wage for small fast food business under 60 stores nationwide will be $________ an hour.
7.25
20.00
15.50
16.00
13
Teachers in Fresno Unified have their own working union.
True
False
14
Which of the following created a rise in manufacturing jobs in the late 1800s?
advancement in technology
advancement in knowledge
advancement in power
advancement in labor
15
To discuss unfair treatment, people gathered in groups called _________ that discussed issues such as better pay.
Unions
Working Crews
crowds
gangs
16
Unions fought for better working conditions such as ..............
better pay
unlimited breaks during work
free lunch
safer working conditions
17
According to the History Channel, the average American worked as much as _____ hours per work during the late 1800's.
80-100
40-60
