Question

During the Industrial Revolution, European society began to rely less on individual craftsmanship and more on the mass production of goods. What role did science play in this transition?

A)The scientists of the Industrial Revolution discovered ways to make machines much more efficient than people.

B)The technology produced by science improved the overall quality of the goods produced.

C)New inventions made craftsmanship easier for anyone to achieve--regardless of his or her level of skill.

D)Inspired by science, employers demanded greater control of products being produced.

Answer 1

A) The scientists of the Industrial Revolution discovered ways to make machines much more efficient than people.

The Revolution focused on production efficiency rather than craftsmanship and quality.

Answer 2

The scientists of the Industrial Revolution discovered ways to make machines much more efficient than people.

Step-by-step explanation:

The new science and technology of the Industrial Revolution allowed factory owners to produce goods much more quickly and cheaply than an individual craftsperson could. Factory owners used scientific discoveries and inventions to make their factories more productive and efficient; they were less concerned about a worker's craft skills since the worker would need to perform just one step toward creating the product--or perhaps just operate a machine that created the product.

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