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During the Industrial Revolution, company profits relied upon young workers, creating an economic incentive for the wealthy and powerful to hide the horrors of child labor. Understanding the importance of public perception, Mother Jones created a sensation with her March of the Mill Children campaign, exposing the unpleasant truths about child labor to a nationwide audience. The ensuing public outcry helped ensure that government officials would finally be forced to take action.
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