Child Labor and Lewis Hine's Photography

In the early 1900s, child labor was prevalent, with children working in dangerous jobs. Many parents relied on their children's income for survival. The National Child Labor Committee hired Lewis Hine to document these conditions, leading to increased awareness and legislative changes. Hine's photographs, including the iconic image of Sadie Pfeifer, played a crucial role in advocating for social change and ending child exploitation.

What was the general understanding of child labor in the early 1900s?

• There was little understanding of it.

• It was considered a necessary evil.

• It was seen as a form of education.

• It was well understood and widely condemned.

Which of the following jobs were children involved in during the early 1900s?

• Working as doctors

• Teaching in schools

• Serving in the military

• Working in mines and factories

Why did some parents support child labor?

• They believed it was good for the child's development.

• They needed the income to survive.

• They were unaware of the dangers.

• They wanted their children to learn a trade.

What was one of the first actions taken by the National Child Labor Committee?

• They lobbied for new laws.

• They hired a photographer.

• They opened schools for children.

• They provided financial aid to families.

Who was hired by the National Child Labor Committee to document child labor conditions?

• Dorothea Lange

• Ansel Adams

• Lewis Hine

• Walker Evans

How did Lewis Hine gain access to photograph children in exploitative situations?

• He used hidden cameras.

• He posed as a Bible salesman.

• He bribed factory owners.

• He disguised himself as a child.

What was the significance of the photograph of Sadie Pfeifer?

• It showed a child attending school.

• It was a portrait of a wealthy child.

• It depicted a young girl working in a cotton mill.

• It showed a child playing in a park.

What immediate effect did Hine's photograph of Sadie Pfeifer have on viewers?

• It raised awareness and made it hard to look away.

• It made them feel proud of American industry.

• It was celebrated as a work of art.

• It was ignored by the public.

Over how many years did Lewis Hine's photographs influence legislation?

• 10 years

• 20 years

• 35 years

• 50 years

How is Lewis Hine regarded in terms of social advocacy and change?

• As an unknown artist

• As a controversial figure

• As the most important photographer in the first half of the 20th century

• As a minor figure