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21 July, 06:47

What is the main reason the "putting-out" system gave way to the factory system in the British textile industry?

A) The factory system allowed employers to hire women and children.

B) The factory system allowed more cloth to be produced at a lower cost.

C) The factory system did not require a natural supply of water power.

D) The factory system produced better quality cloth.

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  1. 21 July, 06:52
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    B) The factory system allowed more cloth to be produced at a lower cost.

    Explanation:

    Putting out system reduce the restrictive rules and regulations of the urban merchants and brought the first widespread industrial employment of women and children. The advantages to the merchant-employer were the lower wage costs and increased efficiency due to a more extensive division of labour within the craft.
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