In the 1920s, iron-working declined primarily due to advancements in steel production, which provided stronger alternatives, and economic shifts that favored mass production over smaller artisanal practices. These changes diminished the role of iron-working in the growing industrial economy. As a result, many smaller iron-working shops struggled to compete and ultimately disappeared.
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Iron-working decreased in the 1920s due to technological advancements in steel production and economic shifts towards industrialization and mass production. The rise of steel provided stronger alternatives to iron, while large factories outcompeted smaller iron-working shops. Together, these elements led to a diminished role for iron-working in the economy. ;