Question

Which answer BEST describes the Cottage Industry?
A. Businesses made a huge amount of money producing little houses in small areas
B. The land that became unfertile for crops became the leading places to build homes
C. The shift from small huts to more expensive housing (Businesses made luxury items for these places)
D. The method of production that allowed individuals to spin thread from raw cotton, then wove the cotton thread into cloth, at home

Answer 1

The correct answer is D. The method of production that allowed individuals to spin thread from raw cotton, then wove the cotton thread into cloth, at home

Explanation:

The term "Cottage Industry" is used to describe a method of production that involves workers completing their work at their own homes. This method of production first originated in the 19th century especially in the textile industry, which often involved workers spin thread, wove cotton, and used it to create cloth, which was later sold or used to create other products. According to this, the option that best describes Cottage Industry is D, considering this refers to the production at home including the production fo cloth.