Patriot Poll 05/01/2026

Question:
May 1st is International Workers’ Day, also known as May Day — a holiday rooted in the international socialist movement. It was established to commemorate a specific historical event involving labor unrest in the United States. What event does May Day originally commemorate?

A) The Triangle Shirtwaist Factory fire in New York City, 1911
B) The Haymarket affair in Chicago, 1886
C) The Pullman Strike in Illinois, 1894
D) The founding of the American Federation of Labor, 1886

Answer (below):

✅ Correct Answer: B. The Haymarket affair in Chicago, 1886