Henry Ford
Ford Model-T
&
The Assembly line
Ford Model-T
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In 1908, Henry Ford built a car
called the Ford Model-T.
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It was slow, ugly and difficult to
drive.
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It was nicknamed “Tin Lizzie”.
The Ford Model-T
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The first (1st) Ford model-T car cost
$1200.
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In 1928, the price of the car went down to
$295.
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By 1929 Ford built more than one car per
minute.
Mass Production
Advantages
Disadvantages

Sell the cars at a low price
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Need fewer skilled workers
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Standardize the car:
1 colour and 1 engine size available
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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
More Standardized parts are
needed
The Cycle of
Prosperity!
Mass productions & Standardization
lead to increased car sales.
Jobs in Diners, Motels
& Gas Stations.
Glass
More oil is
used
Rubber
Leather
More people with jobs means
that they can afford to buy a
car!
More roads are
built
Ford’s Assembly Line gave people more jobs and
money.
My Dad has a new
job!
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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 Ford’s assembly line made cars cheaper.
 His idea was used in other factories.
 He created jobs for society.
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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
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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 A car frame is put on a
conveyer belt and as the car
work?
moves, each person adds a
part.
ALMOST THERE !
Question 7 :
 What are some things Henry He helped lower the
Ford did that helped society? car prices and he
created jobs.
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.