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The Factory System

Question 6 • 26/27 Modern World History A

Which explains why factory owners’ profits grew quickly during the Industrial Revolution?

Answer
A
Factories were making more products to sell by using cheaper labor.
B
Factories were making fewer products to sell by using skilled labor.
C
Factories were making higher quality products by using cheaper labor.
D
Factories were making lower quality products by using skilled labor.

Explanation

Factory owners increased profits by producing more goods while keeping labor costs low. During the Industrial Revolution, factories used machines and often hired workers for lower wages than skilled craftspeople, making it cheaper to manufacture products in large quantities. This matches choice A: factories made more products to sell by using cheaper labor.

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