The Portuguese in 1517 became the first Europeans to arrive in China in the form of both formal embassy and trading pirates. They began direct trade in China by sea due to their improved marine technology in the 15th and 16th Century. They were the major exporters of Chinese blue and white wares throughout the 16th Century thus were the first Europeans to be influenced by these porcelains. The Portuguese established themselves as significant actors in the trade or exchange of goods between Asian countries and became involved in trade between China and Japan, therefore, earning money to purchase products needed in Europe.
<u>Correct answer</u>: mass production. The first mass-production vehicle manufacturing plant (the cheap automobiles) was a result of Henry Ford´s innovations in assembly-line techniques and the introduction of standardized interchangeable parts.
In response to growing demand at that time, a new factory was built and it had everything to construct the vehicles (including a steel mill, glass factory, and the first automobile assembly line). Ford was able to market to the general public.
Henry Ford was also responsible for his factory to function on a three-shift workday and operate 24 hours a day.
