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Child Labor in America Joyce Kasman Valenza and Carl Atkinson

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Questions About the Hine Report

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1.  Why did Hine make "quiet visits?"

 

2.  Why did he visit during "working hours",  "noon-hours" and "around homes?"

 

3.  What kind of information would Hine collect from the children?

 

4.  Why did Hine keep such accurate records?

 

5.  Why did Mr. Mitchell move to Meridian, Mississippi?

 

6.  Why is the statement "miles from any railroad" important?

 

7.  How would you describe the Mitchell household?

 

8. Do you think the Mitchell story is typical? Why or Why not?