Roaring 20s Flashcards

1
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mass production

A

large-scale manufacturing done by machines

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2
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assembly line

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divided operations into simple tasks and cut unnecessary motion to a minimum

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3
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Henry Ford established the first _________ in 1913 at Highland Park, MI

A

assembly line

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4
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elasticity

A

how sensitive product demand is to price

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5
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Auto industry spurred growth in the production of ___

A

steel, rubber, petroleum, plate glass, nickel, and lead

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6
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Labor-savers were _____.

A

electric iron, vacuum cleaners, washing machines, and refrigerators

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7
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hygiene products such as _____ became popular

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mouthwash, perfumes, deodorants, and cosmetics

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8
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new innovations in the 20s were the ____________.

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electric razor, facial tissue, frozen foods, and home hair dye

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