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Henry Ford

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 .

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Henry Ford

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  1. Henry Ford Ford Model-T & The Assembly line

  2. 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”.

  3. 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.

  4. Advantages Sell the cars at a low price Standardize the car: 1 colour and 1 engine size available Disadvantages Need fewer skilled workers Cut the cost of salary Mass Production

  5. Mass Production In 1913, Ford invented the Assembly Line to speed up production.

  6. 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?

  7. 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.

  8. More jobs are created in other industries. Car Industry Mass productions & Standardization lead to increased car sales. More Standardized parts are needed The Cycle of Prosperity! Jobs in Diners, Motels & Gas Stations. Steel More oil is used Rubber Leather More people with jobs means that they can afford to buy a car! Glass More roads are built

  9. Ford’s Assembly Line gave people more jobs and money. My Dad has a new job! =

  10. Aerial view of the Rouge Plant in 1930 In 1929, there were 81 000 men working in this factory.

  11. We have many different kinds of assembly line today.

  12. Henry FordJuly 30, 1863 – April 7, 1947 • Henry Ford was a great inventor and made a huge effect on our world. • Henry Ford’s assembly linemade cars cheaper. • His idea was used in other factories. • He created jobs for society.

  13. Let’s 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 let’s speak English Teacher: press PAUSE!!

  14. ROLL AWAY ! Question 1 : • When did Henry Ford make his first Model-T? Question 2: • How much did it cost? In 1908 $ 1 200

  15. 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

  16. ROLL AWAY ! Ford invented the Assembly Line to speed up production. Question 5 : • Why did Henry Ford start the assembly line?

  17. 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.

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

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

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