Question

Before the invention of the loom in 1785, textile manufacturing was: a) regulated under the guild system. b) performed by children working in factories. c) produced in rural cottages under a putting-out system. d) conducted by British colonists overseas.

Answer 1

c.) Produced in rural cottages under a putting out system

Step-by-step explanation:

The invention of the loom allowed for industrialization of the textile industry to occur, which is when children working in factories became more prominent, therefore B cannot be the correct choice. During this time there were few regulations as most production was done in homes (the cottage system) therefore A cannot be correct. Finally, most textiles prior to the invention of the loom were produced in cottages rather than overseas therefore, C is the best choice.