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    Henry Ford built the first Model-T car in 1908, which cost $1200 initially. By 1928, mass production using the assembly line that Ford invented in 1913 had driven the price down to $295. The assembly line allowed each worker to specialize in one task, such as installing a specific part, which sped up production and reduced costs. By 1929, Ford was building over one Model-T car per minute using the assembly line approach. This mass production of affordable cars boosted the economy by creating new jobs and industries while putting cars within reach of more consumers.

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    Henry Ford built the first Model-T car in 1908, which cost $1200 initially. By 1928, mass production using the assembly line that Ford invented in 1913 had driven the price down to $295. The assembly line allowed each worker to specialize in one task, such as installing a specific part, which sped up production and reduced costs. By 1929, Ford was building over one Model-T car per minute using the assembly line approach. This mass production of affordable cars boosted the economy by creating new jobs and industries while putting cars within reach of more consumers.

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    Henry Ford built the first Model-T car in 1908, which cost $1200 initially. By 1928, mass production using the assembly line that Ford invented in 1913 had driven the price down to $295. The assembly line allowed each worker to specialize in one task, such as installing a specific part, which sped up production and reduced costs. By 1929, Ford was building over one Model-T car per minute using the assembly line approach. This mass production of affordable cars boosted the economy by creating new jobs and industries while putting cars within reach of more consumers.

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    Henry Ford

    Ford Model-T
    &
    The Assembly line

    Ford Model-T

    In 1908, Henry Ford


    built a car called the
    Ford Model-T.

    It was slow, ugly and


    difficult to drive.

    It was nicknamed
    Tin Lizzie.

    The Ford Model-T

    The first (1st) Ford model-T


    car cost $1200.

    In 1928, the price of the car


    went down to $295.

    By 1929 Ford built more


    than one car per minute.

    Mass Production
    Advantages

    Disadvantages

    Sell the cars at a low


    price

    Need fewer skilled


    workers

    Standardize the car:


    1 colour and 1 engine size
    available

    Cut the cost of salary

    Mass Production

    In 1913, Ford invented the Assembly Line to speed


    up production.

    Key Quote Henry Ford


    A customer can have
    any colour he likes for his
    car as long as it's black.

    How would this have helped to cut production costs?

    Assembly Lines

    A car frame is put on a conveyer belt and each person puts one piece
    on every car that comes down the line.

    Car Industry
    More jobs are
    created in
    other
    industries.

    Steel

    Glass

    More Standardized
    parts are needed

    The Cycle
    of
    Prosperity!

    Jobs in Diners,
    Motels & Gas
    Stations.

    More oil
    is used

    Rubber

    Leather

    Mass productions &


    Standardization lead to
    increased car sales.

    More people with


    jobs means that
    they can afford to
    buy a car!

    More roads
    are built

    Fords Assembly Line gave


    people more jobs and money.
    My Dad has a
    new job!

    Aerial view of the Rouge Plant in 1930

    In 1929, there were 81 000 men working in this factory.

    We have many different kinds of


    assembly line today.

    Henry Ford
    July 30, 1863 April 7, 1947
    Henry Ford was a great inventor and
    made a huge effect on our world.
    Henry Fords assembly line made
    cars cheaper.
    His idea was used in other factories.
    He created jobs for society.

    Lets Roll Away!


    Instructions
    Answer the questions on page 3 of your
    Student Booklet.
    Pair up to discuss and to compare your
    answers.
    You will be evaluated for Competency 1 here so
    lets speak English
    Teacher: press PAUSE!!

    ROLL AWAY !
    Question 1 :
    When did Henry Ford
    make his first Model-T?
    Question 2:
    How much did it cost?

    In 1908

    $ 1 200

    ROLL AWAY !
    Question 3 :
    How many Model-T
    cars were built?
    Question 4 :
    When did Henry Ford
    start the assembly
    line?

    One car per minute

    In 1913

    ROLL AWAY !
    Question 5 :
    Why did Henry
    Ford start the
    assembly line?

    Ford invented the


    Assembly Line
    to speed up
    production.

    ROLL AWAY !
    Question 6 :
    How does an assembly
    line work?

    A car frame is put


    on a conveyer belt
    and as the car
    moves, each
    person adds a
    part.

    ALMOST THERE !
    Question 7 :
    He helped lower the
    What are some
    things Henry Ford car prices and he
    did that helped
    created jobs.
    society?

    HERE WE ARE !
    Question 8 :
    How can we use Henry Ford's idea in
    our lives?
    If we work together, we can get
    the job done more quickly.

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