Year 11 - History
The role of Henry Ford in the 'boom'
America 1920–1973, Opportunity and inequality
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Unit Summary
In this unit pupils undergo a period study that provides an unfolding narrative which tells a story about a period that shaped the world we live in today. They look at the key events, developments, people and stories that defined the chosen period.
Lesson Summary
You will learn to explain the impact of Henry Ford and the growth of the US car industry.
Key Notes
- Henry Ford developed an assembly line to speed up production.
- Cars became more affordable throughout the 1920s due to mass production and increases in popularity.
- New roads and housing complexes were built to accommodate the new cars and people's changing habits.
- The motor industry generated investment and led to a boom in other industries like oil and hospitality.
Vocabulary To Learn
- assembly line: an assembly line is a production line in a factory where goods are produced in large numbers
- trade union: a trade union is an organisation of workers formed to protect their collective interests
- strike: a strike is a period of time when people refuse to work in order to demand better working conditions
- investment: the act of putting money into a business is known as an investment
Common Mistakes To Avoid
- The benefits of mass production in the car industry were felt equally by all groups.
3 Quick Questions (With Answers)
1. Summarise this historical learning in two key ideas.
Henry Ford developed an assembly line to speed up production. Cars became more affordable throughout the 1920s due to mass production and increases in popularity.
2. Define this history term and explain why it matters in this topic. 'assembly line'
an assembly line is a production line in a factory where goods are produced in large numbers.
3. Correct this common history misconception using evidence language.
Mistake: The benefits of mass production in the car industry were felt equally by all groups. Correction: Mass production benefited consumers and businesses greatly but workers suffered from monotonous work and restrictions on trade unionism.
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