For Outworkers, the Invention of the Sewing Machine in the 1850s

question 16

Multiple Choice

For outworkers, the invention of the sewing machine in the 1850s

• A) reduced the pool of potential workers.
• B) led bosses to expect a greater volume of work.
• C) allowed workers to labor at home for the first time.
• D) ensured easier and more pleasant tasks.

Explain the role and features of tectonic plates.

Understand the concept and examples of ejecta.

Distinguish between different types of rocks and their formation processes.

Relate the theory of plate tectonics to geological phenomena like earthquakes and volcanoes.

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Definitions:

Subsistence

The action or fact of maintaining or supporting oneself, especially at a minimal level.

Ju/'hoansi

A group of indigenous people living in the Kalahari Desert of southern Africa, known for their hunter-gatherer lifestyle.

Average Weight

The mean weight of a collection of items or individuals calculated by dividing the total weight by the number of items or individuals.

Mixed Subsistence Strategy

A way of living that involves combining different methods of obtaining food, such as hunting, gathering, farming, and trading.