Answer the following questions to write a paragraph on 'May Day'.
(a) Which day is May Day? (b) What is the history behind this day? (c) What happened on May 1, 1886? (d) What was the outcome of the movement of May 1, 1886? (e) Why is the day observed all over the world? (f) What is the lesson of the historical event of May 1, 1886?
MAY DAY
May 1, the International Worker's Day is observed all over the world in commemoration of the historic struggle and sacrifice of the working people to establish an eight-hour workday along with other advantages. Since the Industrial Revolution in the 18th and 19th centuries in Europe and the US, the workers in mills and factories had to work a long shift lasting fourteen or even more hours a day. On May 1, 1886, inspired by the trade unions, workers got united in a movement to realize their demands; On that day, the workers in the American city of Chicago who were groaning under the pangs of exploitation, raised slogans for their recognition as men. This was, no doubt, a moral blow to the wealthy class. The police fired on them. In consequence, the streets of Chicago city were red with the warm blood of the workers. The capitalist government and its agent adopted every possible means to choke the voice of the workers. On that day, one striker was killed instantly, five or six strikers were seriously injured and an undetermined number of strikers were injured. The leaders of the workers were hanged. But lastly the undaunted workers came out successful sacrificing their lives. All the privileges, the workers enjoy today are the product of that historic struggle and sacrifice. The day is observed with due respect and solemnity, to the martyred strikers. The day represents inspiration and joy, and sorrow at the same time. The, events of May 1, 1886 give lesson that workers will continue to be exploited until they stand up and speak for better working conditions, better pay and better life.
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