Question

the industrial revolution was a time when the world seemed to speed up almost overnight. before this time, most things were made slowly, by hand, in homes or s the machines! starting in great britain, inventors created brilliant new ways to make things quickly, and it changed how everyone lived. suddenly, goods that were a cheap enough for everyday people to buy.

1. before the industrial revolution, how were most goods made?
2. what was a benefit of the machines making products faster?

Explanation:

1. For the first question: The text clearly states "Before this time, most things were made slowly, by hand, in homes or...".
2. For the second question: It mentions "Suddenly, goods that were... cheap enough for everyday people to buy" which is a direct result of machines making products faster.

Answer:

1. Slowly, by hand.
2. Goods became cheap enough for everyday people to buy.