The Impact of Photography on Child Labor Reform

The Impact of Photography on Child Labor Reform

Assessment

Interactive Video

Social Studies

6th - 10th Grade

Hard

Created by

Sophia Harris

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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.

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10 questions

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was Sadie Pfeifer doing in the cotton mill?

Supervising other workers

Operating heavy machinery

Cleaning the mill

Packing cotton

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

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

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

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

Ansel Adams

Lewis Hine

Dorothea Lange

Jacob Riis

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

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

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which industry did Hine NOT document child labor in?

Automobile manufacturing

Sardine cutting

Coal mines

Oyster shucking

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

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

Image narratives

Visual essays

Photo stories

Photojournalism

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

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

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