Question

What can you infer was the purpose for this photograph being taken?

to show that industrial workers deserved higher wages
to gain government support for the eight-hour workday
to encourage people to buy more textiles
to motivate others to support efforts to end child labor

Answer 1

to motivate others to support efforts to end child labor

Reason: Reform photographers (e.g., Lewis Hine) documented children working in factories to expose harsh conditions and build public support for child-labor laws.