The Boom - Ford Motor industry Flashcards
1
Q
How many cars were sold between 1908 and 1927 by Ford
A
15 million
2
Q
What strategy increased car production
A
Assembly lines
3
Q
How much quicker were assembly lines
A
Cut production time from 12.5 to 1.5 hours
4
Q
What did mass production do to costs
A
Costs were reduced
5
Q
How did Henry Ford treat his workers
A
High pay
Good conditions
Cheaper cars
6
Q
How did Henry Ford positively impact Society
A
High pay
More disposable income - boosted economy
Cars gave people new opportunities
7
Q
How did Henry Ford negatively impact Society
A
He held racist and anti semetic views
In 1918 he bought a newspaper which he used to spread his views
