Question

Which of the following was a significant innovation of Lowell Mills that increased productivity?
(1 point)
Responses


combining spinning and weaving in the same factory
combining spinning and weaving in the same factory

separating spinning and weaving to different factories
separating spinning and weaving to different factories

employing mainly former African-American slaves for lower wages
employing mainly former African-American slaves for lower wages

relying on the expertise of German immigrants

Answer 1

The significant innovation of Lowell Mills that increased productivity was **combining spinning and weaving in the same factory**. This approach streamlined the production process and enhanced efficiency by bringing various stages of textile manufacturing under one roof.