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The Great Gatsby

The Great Gatsby. Historical Context “The Automobile”. Employment and standards of living increased in the post war era and as World War I ended, technology previously focused on the war effort focused on consumer goods such as radios, washing machines, telephones, and cars.

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The Great Gatsby

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  1. The Great Gatsby Historical Context “The Automobile”

  2. Employment and standards of living increased in the post war era and as World War I ended, technology previously focused on the war effort focused on consumer goods such as radios, washing machines, telephones, and cars. • With increased prosperity came increased wages which in turn caused an increase in buying power.

  3. A Booming Economy: The 1920’s Income increases People purchase more goods “Boom Cycle” Companies expand and higher more people Companies earn higher profits

  4. 1927 Ford Model T

  5. Henry Ford used assembly lines to produce cars.

  6. The efficiency of the assembly line helped to decrease car prices. For example Ford Model-T 1909 - $850 1916 - $360 1924 - $290

  7. Effects of the Car Industry rubber steel oil The following industries grew as a result of the booming car industry: glass construction (roads and bridges) housing (as the suburbs grew) paint

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