Question

today when we shop, either online or at a brick - and - mortar store, it can be a treat to find a scarf knit by hand or a beautifully hand - crafted wood object at a very low price. how can this experience possibly connect back to the industrial revolution?
most contemporary buyers are not looking for hand - made products like those from the industrial revolution.
the industrial revolution made it cheaper to manufacture goods than to make them by hand.
the industrial revolution allowed for so many choices that its easy to find hand - made goods.
the industrial revolution made it more expensive to manufacture goods and charge a high price.

Explanation:

The Industrial Revolution introduced mass - production techniques using machinery. This made it much cheaper to manufacture goods in large quantities compared to hand - making them. As a result, hand - made items became relatively rarer and more of a treat to find at a low price.

Answer:

The Industrial Revolution made it cheaper to manufacture goods than to make them by hand.