6 Questions
What invention was responsible for ending the domestic system?
The Spinning Frame
Who invented the Spinning Frame?
Richard Arkwright
What were the specially created buildings called, where the spinning machines were placed?
Factories or mills
What were some of the goods made in people's homes during the domestic system?
shoes, socks, buttons, lace, hats, gloves, nails, chains, and clay pots
What was one of the most popular goods made in people's homes?
woolen cloth
What were two machines invented to speed up the cloth making process?
Flying Shuttle and Spinning Jenny
Test your knowledge on the domestic system of manufacturing in the 1700s. Explore how families were involved in producing goods such as shoes, socks, buttons, lace, hats, and gloves. Discover the shift from hand-made production to factory manufacturing.
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