Which of the following statements most accurately describes the nature of manufacturing in the later 18th century?
A) The factory system was well established since the commercial revolution of the 18th century and continued to develop during this period.
B) By the 18th century the economic growth typical typical of the 16th century had halted, and manufacturing suffered from the withdrawal of capital.
C) The 18th century witnessed a rapid spread of household production of textiles and metal products, mostly by rural workers who alternated manufacturing with some agriculture.
D) The lack of new technology caused a bottleneck in the manufacturing processes and led to stagnation in European productivity.
Ans: C) The 18th century witnessed a rapid spread of household production of textiles and metal products, mostly by rural workers who alternated manufacturing with some agriculture.
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