Henry Ford Flashcards

1
Q

Who developed assembly line/conveyor belt to make car production quicker?

A

Henry Ford

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2
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What was the largest factory in the world?

A

Ford’s River rouge in Detroit, Michigan

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3
Q

At the time what was the on type of car Ford made?

A

Model-T

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4
Q

How many cars were registered by 1929?

A

26mil

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5
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How much money was spent a year on national highway construction in 1920s?

A

about $1bil

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6
Q

What 4 other industries grew rapidly because of the automobile industry?

A

steel, rubber, leather and paint

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7
Q

By 1926 how many cars were on the road?

A

20mil

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8
Q

Out of the 20mil cars on road, how many were Ford?

A

1 in 2

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9
Q

What types of jobs opened up to the people because of the motor industry?

A

factory in materials supplied, making the cars
building roads, highways and oil refineries
petrol station, hotels and garages

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10
Q

What was the nickname given to the mass produced car?

A

Tin Lizzie
cost was low too since 1 engine & 1 colour

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11
Q

Between 1911 and 1929 how many Model-Ts were bought?

A

15 mil

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12
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What was the different pricing for Ford cars from 1911 to 1928

A

nearly $800 to $295

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