New York State Test Prep Social Studies 5 ContentGrade4 Industrial Growth and Expansion

Picture of a Ludlow Street sweat shop

A Ludlow Street sweat shop, from Jacob Riis' How the Other Half Lives

Directions: Answers these questions based on the picture above and your knowledge of social studies.

1. What jobs does it appear these people are doing?

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2.Name two reasons Jacob Riis calls this a "sweat shop".

3. How could you describe these workers? Why would Jacob Riis want to photograph them?