Some sample questions from this category:
* What was the name given to the three pointed hat that was popular in the 18th century?
* Up until the mid-to-late 19th century, what material was more commonly used to stiffen corsets and the like?
* A dress with the skirt draped up in the back, by means of buttons and tapes, is called what?
* Up into the mid-19th century, what convenience was not sewn into dresses?
* The art of cutting the top fabric to reveal the fabric underneath was often called what?
* In the 18th century, when women's hair, literally, was at height of fashion, what was the main risk that a woman took when walking inside a house?
* Cotton is to 21st century as which of these is to 18th century?
* What was often fastened or sewn to the rear on the inside of the corset to keep it straight?
* Also called a shift, this undergarment's other name is what?
* What famous strike began in 1912 and was referred to as the "Bread and Roses" strike?
* After the bombing of Haymarket Square how many labor leaders were arrested?
* Of the eight labor leaders arrested at Haymarket Square, how many were hung, how many committed suicide and how many were pardoned?
* What strike led to Labor Day becoming a national holiday?
* What were the key issues surrounding the Oshkosh Woodworkers strike of 1898?
* What secret organization provided the basis of the American Federation of Labor?
* The Great May Labor Strikes of 1886 ended where?
* What is a Ghost Union?
* Which Labor Act was called the beginning of the end of unions by its opponents?
* When did the eight hour day come into effect?
* Okay, Okay, I hope I haven't bored you yet but here is the last one and I'll try to make it easy on you. What singer had a number one hit with "This Land is Your Land" but was more noted for labor related music?
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