The economic development of Lynn, Massachusetts, in the early nineteenth century illustrates the impact of __________.

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The economic development of Lynn, Massachusetts, in the early nineteenth century is a prime example of the impact of the putting-out system on American manufacturing, particularly in the shoe industry. This system involved distributing materials to individuals who worked on them at home, then collected the finished products, a precursor to factory-based manufacturing.

The Economic Development of Lynn, Massachusetts, in the Early Nineteenth