【Daily Question】May 1, 2018: Participation = +2 Wealth； +3 to +10 wealth for correct answers

This section originates from the workers’ strike in Chicago, USA. On May 1, 1886, over 200,000 workers in Chicago staged a major strike to demand an eight-hour workday; after a fierce and bloody struggle, they finally achieved victory. To commemorate this workers’ movement, on July 14, 1889, the Congress of Socialists, convened by Marxists from various countries, was grandly opened in Paris, France. At the conference, the delegates unanimously agreed to designate May 1st as a common holiday for the international proletariat. This resolution received an enthusiastic response from workers around the world. On May 1, 1890, the working classes in European and American countries took to the streets first, holding large-scale demonstrations and rallies to fight for their legitimate rights. From then on, on this day, workers from all over the world would gather and march to celebrate.

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International Labor Day (also known as May Day), is the labor day observed in most parts of the world. The holiday originated from a workers’ strike in Chicago, United States. To commemorate this great workers’ movement, the Second International declared on its founding congress in 1889 that May 1st should be designated as International Labor Day every year. In December 1949, the Government Council of the People’s Republic of China decided to designate May 1st as Labor Day.

This section originates from the workers’ strike in Chicago, United States. On May 1, 1886, more than 216,000 workers in Chicago went on a major strike to demand an eight-hour workday. After fierce and bloody struggles, International Workers’ Day, also known as \"May Day,\" was established to be observed on May 1st every year. It is a common festival for the proletarian classes and the working people around the world. This section originates from the workers’ strike in Chicago, United States. On May 1, 1886, more than 216,000 workers in Chicago went on a major strike to demand an eight-hour workday; after fierce and bloody struggles, they finally achieved their goal. To commemorate this great workers’ movement, in July 1889, the Second International declared May 1st of each year to be International Labor Day. This decision was immediately met with enthusiastic response from workers around the world. On May 1, 1890, the working classes in European and American countries took to the streets first, holding large-scale demonstrations and rallies to fight for their legitimate rights. Since then, on this day every year, workers around the world gather and hold parades as a way to celebrate. To commemorate this great workers’ movement, in July 1889, the Second International declared May 1st of each year to be International Labor Day. This decision was immediately met with an enthusiastic response from workers around the world. On May 1, 1890, the working classes in European and American countries took to the streets first, holding large-scale demonstrations and rallies to fight for their legitimate rights. From then on, on this day every year, workers from all over the world would gather and march to celebrate. The activities held by the Chinese people to celebrate Labor Day date back to 1918. That year, some revolutionary intellectuals distributed leaflets in Shanghai, Suzhou, Hangzhou, Hankou and other places to inform the public about May Day. On May 1, 1920, workers from industrial cities such as Beijing, Shanghai, Guangzhou, Jiujiang, and Tangshan marched in large numbers into the streets, holding massive demonstrations and rallies. Li Dazhao specifically published \"The History of the May 1st Movement\" in New Youth, introducing the origins of May 1st and the activities carried out by workers in countries such as the United States and France to commemorate this day, urging Chinese workers to regard this year’s May 1st as a day of awakening. Chen Duxiu also wrote an article titled \"The Issue of Female Workers from Hunan at the Shanghai Housheng Cotton Mill\" to celebrate this festival, exposing the truth of capitalists exploiting the surplus value of workers. Chen Duxiu also delivered a speech titled \"The Awakening of the Working People\" at the Shanghai Shipping Workers’ Federation, explaining that \"it is labor that creates the world.\"

International Labor Day (also known as May Day), is the labor day observed in most parts of the world. The holiday originated from a workers’ strike in Chicago, United States. To commemorate this great workers’ movement, the Second International declared on its founding congress in 1889 that May 1st should be designated as International Labor Day every year. In December 1949, the Government Council of the People’s Republic of China decided to designate May 1st as Labor Day.

International Labor Day (also known as May Day), is the labor day observed in most parts of the world. The holiday originated from a workers’ strike in Chicago, United States. To commemorate this great workers’ movement, the Second International declared on its founding congress in 1889 that May 1st should be designated as International Labor Day every year. In December 1949, the Government Council of the People’s Republic of China decided to designate May 1st as Labor Day.

International Labor Day, also known as “May 1st International Labor Day” or “International Day of Demonstrations” (International Workers’ Day or May Day), is a national holiday observed in over 80 countries around the world. It is set for May 1st every year. It is a festival shared by workers all over the world. In July 1889, the Second International, led by Engels, held its congress in Paris. The conference passed a resolution calling for international workers to hold a parade on May 1, 1890, and decided to designate May 1 as International Labor Day. In December 1949, the Central People’s **Government Council decided to designate May 1st as Labor Day.

In 1866, the First International’s Geneva Conference put forward the slogan for an eight-hour workday. On May 1, 1886, a large-scale strike and demonstration took place across the United States, centered in Chicago, with around 350,000 people participating,* demanding improved working conditions and an eight-hour workday. On May 3, Chicago **deployed police**, who opened fire on the crowd, killing four people and leaving many others injured. This incident caused a stir throughout Chicago, and various unions resolved to hold a mass meeting on May 4th in Haymarket Square. Approximately 2,500 workers attended; although their emotions were intense, the event proceeded in a very peaceful manner. A sudden downpour left only about 200 people left unharmed. Just as the workers were about to finish, a group of 180 heavily armed police officers arrived, surrounded the area, and ordered them to disperse immediately. While the two sides were arguing, an explosion suddenly occurred, causing immediate chaos. In the darkness, the police fired at the crowd, and people fled in all directions. A total of ten workers were killed on the spot, and the police also suffered heavy casualties due to accidental gunfire among themselves; this is the historically famous \"Haymarket Massacre\".

The workers' strike in Chicago, United States, in 1886