Previously, plague, famine, and wars had killed off many people throughout Europe. But, in the 1700s, Italy had nearly 11.5 million people, but by 1800, the population had jumped to about 17.5 million. So, socially, Italy, and the rest of Europe, more peasants came about and less jobs were available due to this. So, as a result, peasants created the "cottage industry" which was farming with the use of hand tools to make their own raw materials. This was very helpful because then the peasants didn't need a steady job as much because they were more independent and could provide for themselves. Economically, this had a positive impact because now the production of wool and silk and other raw materials were very prevelent in Italy. Many people had jobs, which also helped to boost the economy. Politically, a system known as the "putting-out system" was seen as capitalist. A merchant would sell raw materials, such as wool, to a worker and they would make it into something useful, such as spinning the wool. Culturally, many new things were introduced to society such as new textiles (linen, woolen, and cotton cloth), roads and new forms of transportation were brought about, and population grew tremendously. Peasants were learning how to make themselves a living, without depending on anyone else. All of these things were huge in forming the world that is today.
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