-How might Progressives' reactions to Lewis Hine's "Sadie Pfeiffer, Lancaster Cotton Mills, South Carolina" have differed from their reactions to his photo "Newsies Smoking on a Monday Morning, St. Louis, Missouri, 1910"?
A) Progressives probably would have been angry that the little girl was standing idle but amused at the young boys' antics.
B) Progressives probably would have been accepting of the little girl's working under adult supervision but angry that three young boys were working without such supervision.
C) Progressives probably would have felt protective of the little girl working practically alone in the big factory but would have been upset by the vice of the young boys.
D) Progressives probably would have feared what the future held for the young boys but would not have been as concerned about the future of the little girl.

Question

-How might Progressives' reactions to Lewis Hine's "Sadie Pfeiffer, Lancaster Cotton Mills, South Carolina" have differed from their reactions to his photo "Newsies Smoking on a Monday Morning, St. Louis, Missouri, 1910"?
A) Progressives probably would have been angry that the little girl was standing idle but amused at the young boys' antics. 
B) Progressives probably would have been accepting of the little girl's working under adult supervision but angry that three young boys were working without such supervision. 
C) Progressives probably would have felt protective of the little girl working practically alone in the big factory but would have been upset by the vice of the young boys. 
D) Progressives probably would have feared what the future held for the young boys but would not have been as concerned about the future of the little girl.

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

Progressives were concerned with child labor and its impacts on children's welfare and future. The image of Sadie Pfeiffer working alone in a large factory would likely have evoked a protective response due to her vulnerable situation. The photo of the "Newsies" smoking, a vice, would have also concerned Progressives, reflecting their broader agenda to protect children from exploitation and harmful environments.

-How Might Progressives' Reactions to Lewis Hine's "Sadie Pfeiffer, Lancaster