The Impact of Photography on Child Labor Reform

The video discusses the child labor problem in the early 20th century U.S., highlighting the work of Lewis Hine, a photographer who documented the harsh realities faced by child laborers. His impactful images helped change public perception and led to legislative reforms. Hine's techniques, such as shallow depth of field and framing, emphasized the human aspect of his subjects. His work not only influenced child labor laws but also set a precedent for using photography as a tool for social change.

What was Sadie Pfeifer doing in the cotton mill?

• Supervising other workers

• Operating heavy machinery

• Cleaning the mill

• Packing cotton

How many children under the age of 16 were working according to the 1900 federal census?

• 1.75 million

• 2.5 million

• 3 million

• 1 million

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

• Ansel Adams

• Lewis Hine

• Dorothea Lange

• Jacob Riis

What did Lewis Hine emphasize in his 1909 speech?

• The benefits of industrialization

• The need for more factories

• The importance of child labor

• The power of photography for social reform

Which industry did Hine NOT document child labor in?

• Automobile manufacturing

• Sardine cutting

• Coal mines

• Oyster shucking

What term did Hine coin to describe his combination of images and text?

• Image narratives

• Visual essays

• Photo stories

• Photojournalism

What photographic technique did Hine use to humanize his subjects?

• Black and white photography

• Shallow depth of field

• Wide-angle shots

• Deep depth of field

What was the impact of Hine's photos on public perception?

• They were ignored by the public

• They changed public perception and pressured legislatures

• They led to increased child labor

• They had no significant impact

What major construction did Hine photograph using similar techniques?

• The Brooklyn Bridge

• The Hoover Dam

• The Empire State Building

• The Golden Gate Bridge

What did Hine believe about the power of images?

• They should be used sparingly

• They are less effective than written reports

• They can tell powerful stories

• They are only for artistic purposes