Child Labor in Photographs

What percentage of children aged 10-15 were working in the United States around 1900?

• Less than 10%

• Approximately 1 in 5

• More than 50%

• About 1 in 10

What was Lewis Hine's primary role for the National Child Labor Committee?

• A lobbyist for new child labor laws

• A factory inspector to ensure compliance

• A photographer documenting child labor conditions

• A legal advisor for child labor cases

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What was the purpose of Lewis Hine's technique of framing multiple photos of child mill workers in the exact same way, only substituting different children?

• To highlight the unique individuality of each child

• To demonstrate the efficiency of the factory production line

• To show that child labor was a widespread and systemic problem

• To compare the physical growth of children over time

Which photographic technique did Lewis Hine frequently use to emphasize the child worker over the machinery or background?

• Deep depth of field

• Wide-angle shots

• Shallow depth of field

• High-angle shots