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The Industrial Revolution was the start of industrializing and modernizing America. it began with machinery in factories then led to better communication and transportation
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Maguire was a Labor Activist and lead many labor marches. He also became the secretary of the Central Labor Union, New York.
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Labor unions were illegal in canada until the "nine hour movement" happened. Citizens wanted to shorten work weeks and lessen working hours
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Mcdonald was the prime minister of Canada in 1872 and wanted to help workers all around. He introduced and publicized the Trade Union Act
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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.
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The was the start to the national holiday. people gathered and marched from city hall to union square,
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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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still decided to block legislative excess but this time it was a hated decision and people wanted it changed.
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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.
