Which major event did Lange's work focus on?
The Great Depression
The Civil War
World War I
The Vietnam War
Answer
Lange's work centered on the Great Depression, a period of severe economic decline that began in the United States in the 1930s. His photographs captured the hardships and struggles faced by ordinary Americans during this time, including poverty, homelessness, and unemployment. Lange's images became iconic representations of the Depression's impact on the lives of everyday people.
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