Homework Help: social studies

Posted by Kat on Thursday, February 10, 2011 at 7:44pm.

Questions about Henry Ford the inventor:
1. Why was Ford not satisfied with the Model T at first?
2. How would working in a factory like the Highland Park Plant be dangerous?
3. What plan did Henry come up with to make the workers happier and to reduce costs?
4. Why did other factories follow Henry's lead?
5. How did the U.S. change because of the rapid production of cars?

social studies - Ms. Sue, Thursday, February 10, 2011 at 7:46pm
I'll be glad to comment on your answers.
social studies - Mr. J, Thursday, February 10, 2011 at 8:14pm
Ford was not satisfied because the Model T was very different from his previous models.
Working in the factory would be dangerous because the fumes from the car creation process can be toxic.
He came up with the assembly line.
Others followed Henry's lead because the idea led to faster and bigger productions.
The U.S. changed because of the mass production of cars by inspiring other industries to use the assembly line idea.
I am not sure these answers are correct, so anyone feel free to correct me if I am wrong.
social studies - Ms. Sue, Thursday, February 10, 2011 at 8:19pm
They look good to me. I'd add to #3 that Ford paid his workers more than they would be paid in other factories. He wanted to make sure his workers could afford to buy the cars they made.
social studies - Kat, Thursday, February 10, 2011 at 9:26pm
Thanks Ms. Sue and Mr. J!

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