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Worksheet Description

This worksheet is centered around Labor Day in the United States, designed to test students’ knowledge of the holiday with a multiple-choice quiz format. Each question presents four options related to various aspects of Labor Day, such as whom it honors, when it is celebrated, historical milestones, and the origins of its establishment as a national holiday. The worksheet is aimed at educating students on the historical significance of Labor Day and its role in American history.

The first question addresses the purpose of Labor Day, asking which group’s contributions to American prosperity the holiday recognizes. Other questions delve into the specifics of the celebration date, the first state to officially adopt Labor Day as a holiday, the actions of President Grover Cleveland following the Pullman Strike, and the purpose of the first Labor Day parade. This format not only provides factual information about Labor Day but also challenges students to apply their knowledge or conduct research to find the correct answers. It’s an effective educational tool for teachers to use in the classroom to discuss the impact of labor movements on society and the importance of recognizing the contributions of workers.