jan 1, 1762 - Government encouraged the growth of cottage manufacturing in France and Germany.
Description:
The cottage industry is also known as the domestic industry. It was the system that came before the factory industry. People made products in their own homes to sell and make money. This was a change that occurred after the privatization of farmlands when people could not afford to own land.Added to timeline:
Date:
jan 1, 1762
Now
~ 263 years ago