1920s America

What was the main factor that made car ownership possible for many Americans in the 1920s?

• Rising earnings

• Assembly line production

• Easy credit

• Advertising

What was the impact of Henry Ford's assembly line on the price of the Model T Ford?

• It increased the price

• It had no effect on the price

• It decreased the price

• It made the car unavailable

What role did advertising play in the new consumer economy of the 1920s?

• It became a central institution

• It had no impact on consumer goods

• It decreased consumer demand

• It increased the price of goods

What was the expansion of credit in the 1920s primarily used for?

• Purchasing consumer goods

• Investing in stocks

• Paying off debts

• Saving for the future

What innovation by Henry Ford made car ownership available to the average American?

• Mass production

• Advanced engine technology

• Luxury features

• High-quality materials

What was the price of a Model T Ford in 1924?

• $850

• $300

• $5

• $0

What impact did Ford's assembly line have on workers?

• Higher wages and racial equality

• Lower wages and longer work hours

• Unionization and job security

• Craftsmanship and job satisfaction

What industries expanded as a result of the automobile's popularity?

• Glass, steel, and rubber processing

• Coal mining and transportation

• Textile manufacturing

• Agriculture and farming

What impact did the automobile have on American infrastructure?

• Dramatic expansion of roadways

• Decrease in public transportation

• Closure of motels and restaurants

• Limited access to rural areas

What new household appliances emerged in the 1920s?

• Radios, vacuum cleaners, and refrigerators

• Computers, smartphones, and tablets

• Microwaves, dishwashers, and dryers

• Televisions, video game consoles, and DVD players