The two correct answers regarding the impact of mechanization on manufacturing are:
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Increased production speed and output - Mechanization allowed for faster manufacturing processes and higher output levels, as machines could perform tasks more quickly and efficiently than human labor alone.
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Broke down assembly into specialized tasks - Mechanization often led to the division of labor, where specific tasks in the manufacturing process became specialized and divided among workers, improving efficiency and productivity.
The other options, such as decreased demand for consumer goods and instituted an apprenticeship system, are not correct in the context of mechanization's impact on manufacturing. Mechanization generally increased production capacity, which actually led to a greater supply of consumer goods. The apprenticeship system is not directly a result of mechanization.