The Automobile In America Flashcards

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Future changes in automobile technology are likely to include:

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  • improved safety
  • increased fuel efficiency
  • increased sophistication of controls
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At its height, what percentage of American workers were employed in an automotive - related industry?

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20% (2 out of 10)

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From 1908 until 1927, the Ford Motor Company built over:

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15,000,000 cars

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By the 1920’s, the world’s largest automobile manufacturer was:

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General Motors

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By the early 1960’s, the rate of car ownership in America was:

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1 car for every 3 people

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