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.

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Killian Bryant

17 October, 04:08

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.

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Julien Randall · 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.