Early Life
What month was he born in?
July
Did he think war was right or wrong?
He thought all war was wrong.
What was his very first car made?
The Quadricycle
Henry's son was born in 1893 and was 24 before he had his first child. In what year did Henry's son have his first child?
1917
What was the name of the famous inventor that he was friends with?
Thomas Edison
How many children were in his family?
7, but the mother and the 7th child died shortly after the birth of the 7th child.
How many people came to his side to honor him when he died?
100,000
What was the first car that he sold?
The Model A
If Henry's son was born in 1893, and he lived 50 years, when did he die?
1943
What was the name of Henry's son?
Edsel
Where did he first work?
On his family's farm.
How many bomber planes were made in one of Ford's factories?
Almost 9,000!
What was the most successful car he made?
The Model T
If Henry was born in 1863, and he was 45 years old when he created the model T, when was the model T created?
1908
What was the name of his dad?
William
What state was he born in?
Michigan
What did he teach himself to repair?
Watches
How fast was his first car?
20 miles per hour
What year did Henry leave school to go live in Detroit if he was 16 when he left and he was born in 1863?
1879
What was the name of Henry's grandson?
Henry II
What year did he die?
1947
What happened when he first built a car?
The car couldn't fit through the door!
How much did the Model T cost?
$850
What year did Henry create the 5 dollar workday if he was born in 1863 and was 51 when he created the 5 dollar workday?
1914
What was the name of Henry's wife?
Clara