In the United States, which photographer and sociologist used his camera to expose the reality of child labor in the early 1900s?
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Correct answer: Lewis Hine
Working for the National Child Labor Committee, Lewis Hine took thousands of photos of children in mines, mills, and canneries. His images were instrumental in changing public opinion and leading to stricter labor laws.
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