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What characterized the domestic system during the Industrial Revolution?
What characterized the domestic system during the Industrial Revolution?
- Centralized production in urban factories
- Production of goods in home workshops for national and international markets (correct)
- Exclusively local production of goods by skilled artisans
- Dependence on imported raw materials for crafting goods
What role did textile merchants play in the production of wool cloth?
What role did textile merchants play in the production of wool cloth?
- They bought wool from sheep farmers and delivered it to households for processing (correct)
- They primarily focused on the distribution of finished wool cloth
- They were not involved in the wool cloth production process
- They directly managed the hand loom weaving process in urban factories
What was a common characteristic of typical cottage workers during the Industrial Revolution?
What was a common characteristic of typical cottage workers during the Industrial Revolution?
- Living in urban areas and exclusively engaging in craftwork
- Specializing in the production of luxury goods for local markets
- Dependence on imported goods for their craftwork
- Living in the countryside, farming, and making cloth in the off-season (correct)
What was a key characteristic of the cottage industry during the Industrial Revolution?
What was a key characteristic of the cottage industry during the Industrial Revolution?
What was the primary occupation of typical cottage workers during the Industrial Revolution?
What was the primary occupation of typical cottage workers during the Industrial Revolution?
What role did textile merchants play in the production of wool cloth during the Industrial Revolution?
What role did textile merchants play in the production of wool cloth during the Industrial Revolution?
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Domestic system
Domestic system
Production of goods in home workshops for national and international markets.
Textile merchants' role
Textile merchants' role
Buying wool from sheep farmers and delivering it to households for processing.
Cottage workers traits
Cottage workers traits
Living in the countryside, farming, and cloth making in the off-season.
Cottage industry key aspect
Cottage industry key aspect
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Cottage workers occupation
Cottage workers occupation
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Study Notes
Domestic System Characteristics
- Operated on a decentralized model where production occurred in individual homes rather than factories.
- Involved families working together to produce goods, primarily textiles, at their own pace.
- Relied on a supply of raw materials provided by merchants, creating a flexible production schedule.
Role of Textile Merchants
- Served as intermediaries who supplied raw wool to cottage workers and collected the finished products.
- Facilitated the organization and distribution of production, ensuring a steady market for goods produced.
- Played a crucial role in financing production by providing credit for purchasing materials and compensating workers.
Characteristics of Cottage Workers
- Typically included entire families who contributed different skills to the production process.
- Often worked long hours in poor conditions, yet enjoyed some autonomy over their work schedules.
- Limited access to advanced tools and machinery, relying on traditional handcraft methods.
Cottage Industry Key Features
- Focused primarily on textile production, especially wool cloth, which remained labor-intensive and time-consuming.
- Promoted a self-sufficient household model where manufacturing supplemented farming income.
- Enabled the blending of traditional craftsmanship with newer production techniques as demand increased.
Primary Occupation of Cottage Workers
- Main activity involved spinning, weaving, and finishing wool cloth from raw materials provided by merchants.
- Frequently engaged in seasonal work that aligned with agricultural cycles, balancing farming and textile production.
- Skills passed down through generations contributed to the sustainability of the cottage industry.
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