From the workers' viewpoint, the main problem of the cottage system was that it was
A) monotonous and poorly paid.
B) extremely dangerous.
C) too highly skilled for most workers to perform.
D) mainly done by cheap immigrant labor.
E) only available in a few large cities.
Answer: A
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Indicate whether the statement is true or false.
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What will be an ideal response?
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