THE ROARING 20S 1920 1929
1920S AMERICAN CULTURE
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greater population density in central cities.
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growth of suburban areas around urban centers.
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increased production of coal in the United States.
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increased dependence on railroads for the transport of goods.
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Detailed explanation-1: -The automobile gave people more personal freedom and access to jobs and services. It led to development of better roads and transportation. Industries and new jobs developed to supply the demand for automobile parts and fuel. These included petroleum and gasoline, rubber, and then plastics.
Detailed explanation-2: -How did the rise of the automobile contribute to the growth of the suburbs? Cars became more affordable and highways were built between the cites and the suburbs. It made it easier to commute to the city.
Detailed explanation-3: -Ford’s innovation lay in his use of mass production to manufacture automobiles. He revolutionized industrial work by perfecting the assembly line, which enabled him to lower the Model T’s price from $850 in 1908 to $300 in 1924, making car ownership a real possibility for a large share of the population.
Detailed explanation-4: -Cars became widely available during the 20th century. One of the first cars affordable by the masses was the 1908 Model T, an American car manufactured by the Ford Motor Company. Cars were rapidly adopted in the US, where they replaced horse-drawn carriages.