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Industrial Revolution
The Industrial Revolution was the start of industrializing and modernizing America. it began with machinery in factories then led to better communication and transportation -
End of Industrial Revolution
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Matthew Maguire
Maguire was a Labor Activist and lead many labor marches. He also became the secretary of the Central Labor Union, New York. -
Canadian Labor Unions
Labor unions were illegal in canada until the "nine hour movement" happened. Citizens wanted to shorten work weeks and lessen working hours -
John Macdonald
Mcdonald was the prime minister of Canada in 1872 and wanted to help workers all around. He introduced and publicized the Trade Union Act -
Peter J Mcguire
He became known as the Father of Labor Day and May Day because he wanted people to feel appreciated. He also founded the United Brotherhood of carpenters in 1881. He was also part of the AFL-CIO. -
Labor Day March
The was the start to the national holiday. people gathered and marched from city hall to union square, -
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Grover Cleveland (first term)
United States president who served two terms, nonconsecutive making him the 22nd president and the 24th president. He blocked legislative excess which was a popular and hyped decision. -
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Grover Cleveland (second term)
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Flint Sit-Down March
This was a strike against the GM company for better conditions. The employees wanted fair minimum wages, they wanted to stop being sent to non-union plants, etc.
