plethora of leaders, Henry Ford was by far one of the most influential. Mr. Ford played a major role in the history of America from boycotting the great war to enhancing the assembly line, and modern transportation technology. Henry Ford was the world’s most influential leader. From founding one of the worlds most successful car companies, to having a major influence on WWI, he has profoundly shaped the 20th century and left an impact on every single one of our lives. Although Mr. Ford is considered
I choose Henry Ford as my topic for NHD this year because I was interested in how cars were made and he invented the assembly line to make them. I am starting by researching Henry Ford on Google and in books; starting by reading Fordlandia the rise and fall of Henry Ford’s forgotten jungle city By: Greg Grandin. I am going to find my sources through google and at the library. I’m working with Julieta on NHD because I work better when I can have someone to hold me accountable. My topic fits the
normally think about how much transportation has evolved over the years. People started out walking and then later moved to horse and buggies. During the early 1800’s, railroads were being built from east to west in this country and trains began to take over. As cities grew, people looked for ways to travel more efficiently. The work of Henry Ford made a lasting impact on America in regards to both transportation and manufacturing. Henry Ford was much like other children growing up. Ford was born on July
Henry Ford’s America What would America be today if Henry Ford’s impact in history would have never occurred? Could the wealthy be the only citizens who could own a car? Could it be possible that the assembly line would have never been perfected? Thankfully, we don’t have to live in a world where all these possibilities are unknown. During the 20th century being able to travel from one place to another in their own car was rather strenuous to most Americans. Although the automobile did exist, it
Madison Pohl Mrs. Christoffersen 11A – Era Research Paper 23 October 2015 An Innovating Era One of the most famous innovative engineers of all time, Henry Ford, once said, “You can 't build a reputation on what you are going to do.” Between 1850 and 1914 the American people happened to be living by this. Everyone tried creating something to profit, not to satisfy American needs, but some Americans built a reputation doing the opposite of that. During the years between 1850 and 1914, Americans were
the American and world landscape to what it is today. Many people have brought ideas into the light, and many people have changed major parts of everyday life. These innovators are a reason we have so many good things in this world, and one of those innovators is named Henry Ford. Henry Ford is one of the foremost developers of the American society. Henry brought the idea and concept of an assembly line to the light. He also brought the machine of an automobile to the world. He did not necessarily
Henry ford Henry ford was born in 1863, on July 30, near Dearborn, Michigan, on his family’s farm. His father gave henry a pocket watch when henry was thirteen years old. Henry took the watch a part and put it back together. Many people were amazed and ask henry to work on their watches. Henry Ford’s model T. and the assembly line are important turning points in American history. Before 1908 automobiles were a luxury item that only the rich could afford. Henry ford devised a cheaper and faster way
Daniel Rodriguez English 10 Mrs. Toman March 29, 2011 Research Paper: Henry Ford Imagine how life would be if our society did not have cars. Today, our society is dependent on cars for our daily routines. From transporting our food, clothes, and technology to just going to the store across the street, cars are a very important part of our society. In the 19th century, only the wealthy and upper middle class had access to automobiles, and they only used cars for fancy transportation
Henry Ford’s Lasting Legacy “Any customer can have a car painted any colour that he wants so long as it is black.” (Henry Ford). Henry Ford is one of the world’s most renowned leaders for the automobile industry. The son of a farmer, Ford has always been interested in how things worked. He has improved the models of his cars to make manufacturing them faster and more efficient by using assembly lines. He also set a balance between his employees’ wages and hours worked. Ford never stopped innovating
course Henry Ford (Automobile) are often lionized for their achievements in building America into a modern day power. On the contrary, many of these same figures are also considered Robber Barons; industrialists that routinely cheat investors and consumers, monopolizing activities and perverting government officials by any means for the exploitation of profit. All that is, but Henry Ford. Indeed, damaging arguments could be made against the former Edison Illuminating Company machinist and Ford Motor