Social Science - Section 2 - 1

What was the nickname given to the Model T unveiled by Ford in 1908?

• The Silver Bullet

• The Tin Lizzie

• The Golden Chariot

• The Iron Horse

Who influenced Ford's principles of "scientific management"?

• Thomas Edison

• Frederick W. Taylor

• Albert Einstein

• Nikola Tesla

By what year was Ford able to manufacture the twenty-six million square feet of glass needed for his cars on-site?

• 1920

• 1926

• 1930

• 1915

What is welfare capitalism as described in the text?

• A system with no worker benefits

• A strategy to reduce wages

• A system including increased benefits for workers

• A method to eliminate unions

According to the Office of Public Roads, how many billion miles did Americans drive in 1930?

• 100 billion miles

• 150 billion miles

• 206 billion miles

• 250 billion miles

What percentage of homes were wired for electricity by 1920?

• 20.5 percent

• 34.7 percent

• 50.2 percent

• 60.3 percent

What was the impact of electrification on the workforce according to the text?

• Increased the number of jobs

• Eliminated many jobs and reduced skill requirements

• Had no impact on jobs

• Created more high-skill jobs

By what factor did refrigerator production increase from 1929 to 1930?

• Doubled

• Tripled

• Quadrupled

• Stayed the same

What was the primary medium for advertising in the 1920s?

• Radio

• Television

• Glossy magazines

• Internet

What is "planned obsolescence" and how did it impact the automobile industry?

• A strategy to reduce production costs by using cheaper materials.

• A strategy to increase sales by introducing new models with slight changes.

• A method to improve vehicle safety features.

• A technique to enhance fuel efficiency.