Question

This photograph, taken by Lewis Hine, shows ile mill workers. Two boys stand on top of an industrial sewing machine, grabbing spools of thread from the top of the machine. The boy in the foreground is not wearing shoes and he is standing very close to stitching machines and a belt drive. What were goals of Hine in publishing this photograph? Check all that apply.

a) To expose unsafe working conditions in ile mills.
b) To advocate for child labor.
c) To highlight the lack of safety regulations in industrial settings.
d) To promote the use of industrial sewing machines.

Answer 1

Lewis Hine published this photograph to expose unsafe working conditions in textile mills and highlight the lack of safety regulations in industrial settings.

Step-by-step explanation:

Lewis Hine published this photograph to expose unsafe working conditions in textile mills and to highlight the lack of safety regulations in industrial settings. The photograph shows child laborers standing on an industrial sewing machine, which indicates the dangerous working environment they were subjected to. The boy in the foreground not wearing shoes and standing close to stitching machines further emphasizes the hazardous conditions.