-How did Jan Matzeliger's complex lasting machine permanently change the shoe production industry?
A) Skilled shoe laborers received significant wage increases.
B) Skilled laborers instead of unskilled workers were now needed to produce shoes.
C) Skilled shoe laborers were replaced with unskilled laborers.
D) Shoe production became more expensive since the upper portions of shoes had to be attached to the soles by hand.

Question

-How did Jan Matzeliger's complex lasting machine permanently change the shoe production industry?
A) Skilled shoe laborers received significant wage increases. 
B) Skilled laborers instead of unskilled workers were now needed to produce shoes. 
C) Skilled shoe laborers were replaced with unskilled laborers. 
D) Shoe production became more expensive since the upper portions of shoes had to be attached to the soles by hand.

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

Jan Matzeliger's invention of the lasting machine revolutionized the shoe production industry by automating the process of attaching the upper part of the shoe to the sole, which previously required skilled labor. This automation allowed for the use of unskilled laborers instead, significantly reducing the cost and time involved in shoe manufacturing.

-How Did Jan Matzeliger's Complex Lasting Machine Permanently Change the Shoe