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America Hits the Road

America Hits the Road. By: Kaitlin Plank & Summer Kolt . Mass Production:. Producing a large amount of products on an assembly line    Introduced the invention of a assembly line Made it possible to manufacture cars faster , cheaper , and easier. Model T.

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America Hits the Road

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  1. America Hits the Road By: Kaitlin Plank & Summer Kolt 

  2. Mass Production: • Producing a large amount of products on an assembly line    • Introduced the invention of a assembly line • Made it possible to manufacture cars faster, cheaper, and easier.

  3. Model T • The first mass produced car made by manufacturers. • Only made in black, standard package • Cost  less than 300 dollars • Henry Ford made the car • Made the automobile an affordable item instead of a luxury

  4. Influence on U.S Economy: • Made the economy boom • Development of the automobile, light metal, synthetics, and radio manufacturing industries.

  5. How did the Model T change American culture • Made travel easier • Citizens got to experience freedom • Provided privacy • Dating habits of young people • Sunday outings for families • Easy access to vacation spots • American shopping experience

  6. Payment plans • Credit • Installment plan: credit system where payments for merchandise is paid over a pre approved period of time

  7. Impact on Culture • Increased and or decreased peoples social status • People started buying on credit • Economic boom • Increased social activity in the public • Created many citizens first debt

  8. Buying and Selling Trends • Social • Economic • "Next big thing" • Social freedom and to enjoy life • Increased family time • A great period in economic history

  9. Automobile Manufacturing http://pizzariver.com/images/prevjhy.php?u=Oi8vd3d3LnlvdXR1YmUuY29tL3dhdGNoP3Y9UHV3MWl4dGxjTlk%3D&b=5

  10. Model T Pictures

  11. Work citied • Google.com • Yahoo.com • Google.com/images • United States history text book

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