The Automobile Age JOMANA
1. What was one major impact of the automobile industry on American life in the 1920s?*
It provided employment to nearly 4 million Americans
1.How did the expansion of electricity in the 1920s impact American households and daily life?
: Electricity allowed homes to use appliances like refrigerators and vacuum cleaners, making chores easier and giving people more free time. Rural areas, however, had limited access.
What industries benefited the most from cars?
Steel, rubber, glass, oil, road construction, and travel.
During the 1920s, farmers struggled due to falling crop prices after World War I. What was one reason for this decline?
European farmers began growing food again, reducing the need for U.S. imports.
Why would buisnesses want to adapt scientific management methods?
increased worker productivity, allowed for the buisness to access experts that can support and improve products, allowed big companies to stay organized, etc.
How did Henry Ford revolutionize the automobile industry?
By using assembly-line methods to mass-produce affordable cars
.What role did advertising play in encouraging consumer spending during the 1920s?
Businesses used newspapers, magazines, and radio ads to promote products. Slogans and celebrity endorsements encouraged people to buy the latest goods.
How did cars change where people lived and worked?
People moved to suburbs and drove to work. Highways, gas stations, and motels grew.
This industry suffered as new trucks became a popular way to transport goods, reducing its importance in shipping.
Railroad Industry
What advantages did buisness gain when they began to improve on the workplace?
made workers happier and less likley to strike or join labor unions, reduced injuries and deaths related to labor, increased worker loyalty and also attracted better and more experienced workers, allowed buisness to be mroe succesful as workers were encouraged to invest in stock, etc
Explain how competition affected the automobile industry in the 1920s and how carmakers responded to it.
As competition increased in the automobile industry, companies like General Motors began cutting into Ford’s sales. To stay competitive, carmakers introduced improvements to their models, making cars more advanced and appealing to consumers. This competition helped the industry grow rapidly and led to innovations in automobile design and production.
How did installment buying change the way people purchased goods, and what were its advantages and disadvantages?
It let people buy expensive items with small payments over time, making products more accessible. However, it also increased consumer debt.
What was one industry that grew because of cars?
Oil, steel, rubber, or glass.
Why did coal miners face economic hardship in the 1920s?
Electricity replaced coal as a primary power source.
how did the mass production of products improve the american economy?
allowed for more products to be made and at a cheaper cost, the increased amount of products met consumer demand more quickly, allowed quality of life to increase, wealthier middle class, decreased poverty, more jobs, more profit, etc
How did General Motors challenge Ford’s dominance in the automobile industry, and what strategies did Ford use to respond?
General Motors (GM) challenged Ford’s dominance by offering a variety of models in different colors and styles, appealing to a broader audience. GM also introduced annual model updates and installment payment plans, making cars more accessible. In response, Ford initially resisted change but eventually discontinued the Model T in 1927 and introduced the Model A with modern features. However, by then, GM had already gained a strong competitive edge by focusing on consumer preferences and marketing strategies.
In what ways did the rise of automobiles contribute to economic growth and social change in the 1920s?
: Cars created jobs, led to more gas stations and motels, and helped people move to suburbs. They also gave people more freedom, especially women and young people.
How did the rise of cars contribute to both economic growth and social change in the 1920s?
More jobs, new businesses, people moved to suburbs, and travel increased.
By 1929, nearly three-fourths of American families had incomes below this amount, which was considered necessary for a comfortable life. ( elaborate )
$2,500
what name a few examples of mass production methods
Assembly Line Production
Continuous Flow Production
Batch Production
Lean Manufacturing
3D Printing (Additive Manufacturing)
Cellular Manufacturing