Multiple choice

What American process of manufacturing reduced costs and the need for mass labor in factories?

  1. Interchangeable parts and pieces

  2. Downsizing

  3. More skilled laborers in the job market

  4. The rise of the cottage industry

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Explanation

The use of interchangeable parts allowed for mass production and easier repair of machinery, which reduced the need for highly skilled craftsmen to build each item from scratch.