June 9 History Quiz — 5 Questions

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Question 1 of 5

What was the initial minimum wage set by the Fair Labor Standards Act signed by President Roosevelt on June 9, 1938?

A25 cents per hour

B30 cents per hour

C35 cents per hour

D40 cents per hour

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Question 2 of 5

Which of the following groups was exempt from the minimum wage and overtime protections under the Fair Labor Standards Act?

AAgricultural workers

BIndustrial workers

CGovernment employees

DRetail workers

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Question 3 of 5

What was the name of the committee that played a crucial role in drafting the Fair Labor Standards Act?

AThe National Labor Relations Committee

BThe Fair Labor Standards Committee

CThe Economic Security Committee

DThe Labor Advisory Committee

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Question 4 of 5

How did the Fair Labor Standards Act impact the lives of workers in the United States, particularly in terms of child labor?

AIt led to an increase in child labor

BIt had no impact on child labor

CIt prohibited the employment of children in certain occupations

DIt reduced the minimum age for employment

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Question 5 of 5

What was the public law number assigned to the Fair Labor Standards Act?

APublic Law 75-30

BPublic Law 75-40

CPublic Law 75-50

DPublic Law 75-60

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