Industrial Revolution in Britain

Before 1750, where was the thread or cloth for the textile industry primarily produced?

• In large factories

• In people's homes or small workshops

• In overseas colonies

• In urban centers

Who would typically be involved in making the goods in the Domestic System?

• Only the men in the family

• Only the women in the family

• The whole family, including the children

• Specialized craftsmen only

What kind of power sources were used for spinning wheels or looms in the Domestic System?

• Steam and electricity

• Hand or water

• Coal and gas

• Wind and solar

Why did the Domestic System have to change?

• Because it was too efficient

• Because it could only produce goods in large quantities

• Because it could only produce goods in small quantities and was a slow process

• Because the population was decreasing

What did some manufacturers do to address the limitations of the Domestic System?

• They reduced the number of goods produced

• They continued to produce goods by hand

• They invented new machinery to do the work of several people

• They moved production to other countries

What major change occurred around 1750 regarding the production of goods?

• People began working in large factories instead of small workshops.

• Goods were no longer produced by machines.

• Workers started to work from home using hand-powered machines.

• Factories were closed down and replaced by home-based production.

What did workers receive in return for their labor in the new factories?

• A monthly salary.

• A weekly wage.

• A daily allowance.

• A yearly bonus.

What was one of the advantages of having larger machines in one location during the 19th century?

• It made goods more expensive.

• It decreased the quantity of goods produced.

• It allowed goods to be produced in huge quantities at more affordable prices.

• It required more workers to operate a machine.

What system continued alongside the Factory System for a time during the 19th century?

• The Domestic System

• The Feudal System

• The Guild System

• The Mercantile System

Why did the Domestic System become more difficult to compete against mass production?

• Because it was more efficient than mass production.

• Because it produced higher quality goods.

• Because it was less labor-intensive.

• Because it became more difficult to compete against mass production.