Henry Ford, Assembly Lines and the T Model
- Begins selling in 1915 for 440$
- By 1925 a record 9109 cars are made in one day. The lowest price is 290$
- 15 Million made by 1927
- Most of the manufacturing is done in Detroit
- Introduction of the Assembly line and factories increases output
- Assembly line - lots of small jobs that employers become very good at, quickens production
- By the end of the decade he wanted to have "A car in every garage"
- Wanted more gas stations, parking spots, service shops, roads
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Summary:
The motor Vehicle industry created jobs not only building the cars, but with the creation of more roads, gas stations and service shops.