New machines of the 1700s, such as the spinning jenny and the water frame, required

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The new machines of the 1700s required factories because they were too large and expensive to be operated in individual homes. Factories allowed for the centralized production of goods and the employment of workers to operate the machines. Steam power did not become a major source of energy until later in the Industrial Revolution, and the putting out system was gradually replaced by factory production. While government intervention did occur in some instances, such as the establishment of patents and regulations, it was not necessary for the operation of the new machines themselves.

New Machines of the 1700s, Such as the Spinning Jenny