THE ROARING 20S 1920 1929
1920S AMERICAN CULTURE
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Ford employed 90% of the American population and their payment included one new vehicle
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Using the assembly line, Ford made automobiles more affordable, and they became commonplace in American culture.
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Ford encouraged racism by only selling automobiles to white people
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Ford used the profits of his company to build the American Interstate system
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Detailed explanation-1: -An important outcome of the moving assembly line was the drop in price for the Model T. In 1908, the car sold for $825 and by 1925 it only sold for only $260, making the car more affordable to individuals everywhere.
Detailed explanation-2: -By introducing the moving assembly line, Henry Ford was hugely influential in changing the way that we manufacture not only cars but all types of goods. His innovations in the structure of work also contributed to the post-World War II rise of the American middle class, changing the economic landscape of the country.
Detailed explanation-3: -By drastically reducing the cost of production with standardized parts and more efficient assembly, Ford (IW 500/8) was able to bring the luxury, convenience and freedom of the automobile to the masses. Other industries soon adopted the innovation and today, everything from cereal to caskets is made on assembly lines.
Detailed explanation-4: -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.