What was cottage industry?

Question

a power-operated loom
a way to spin and make cotton textiles faster
a system in which products were largely produced in homes
a way of life in which workers showed up and worked 12–16 hour days under supervision

Answer 1

Cottage industry refers to a system in which products were largely produced in homes. This type of production typically involved artisans or skilled workers using basic tools and their own labor to create goods, often in small quantities, within a domestic setting. It was most common before the Industrial Revolution, as people created textiles, garments, and other handmade items in their homes.