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The Industrial Revolution in England Quiz

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What was a drawback of the putting out system mentioned in the text?

Lack of skilled artisans

High production cost due to material movement (correct)

Inefficient use of new machines

Limited availability of raw materials

What was the primary difference between the putting out system and the factory system?

Putting out system had a centralized production process, while the factory system involved multiple steps in different locations

Putting out system used advanced machines, while the factory system relied on manual labor

Putting out system required less training for workers, while the factory system demanded extensive experience

Putting out system involved skilled artisans working at home, while the factory system gathered workers in one place (correct)

What was the role of the spinning jenny in the new factories?

To automate the entire cloth production process

To enable a worker to create eight spools of thread at once (correct)

To train workers in using new machines

To reduce the need for a new labor force

What impact did the new factories have on the labor force?

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What was the main advantage of the factory system over the putting out system?

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TheIndustrial Revolution: New Systems of Production

Putting Out System vs. Factory System

A major drawback of the putting out system was the lack of quality control and standardization of products.
The primary difference between the putting out system and the factory system was the centralization of production in a single location, allowing for greater control and efficiency.

Innovations in Textile Production

The spinning jenny, invented by James Hargreaves, enabled the simultaneous spinning of multiple spindles of yarn, greatly increasing textile production.

Impact on Labor Force

The new factories led to the displacement of skilled artisans and the de-skilling of labor, as workers became responsible for a single task in the production process.

Advantages of the Factory System

The main advantage of the factory system over the putting out system was the increased efficiency and productivity resulting from centralized production and the division of labor.

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Test your knowledge of the transition from the putting out system to the factory system with this quiz. Explore the historical context and key innovations that revolutionized production in England during the mid-1700s.