The answer could be summed up in two words but should be amplified for better understanding
2007-04-07 02:00:37 · 9 answers · asked by Caretaker 7 in Arts & Humanities ➔ History
You folks are fast but; Ford was a comparatively late developer of mass production. Visit, http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mass_production to see examples century's before, even of ships!
2007-04-07 02:11:56 · update #1
Wow Jack is getting close in that it went beyond the availablity of cars. But the impact was global and occured relativley quickly.
I learned the answer about 25 years ago when our Kiwi 'Baby Sitter' asked me a question of American History for her International School Homework.
2007-04-07 02:41:03 · update #2
Hi Caretaker,
Let me try a different tack...
I say the the two words that best describe the impact of the Model T are, "Democratized Consumption."
Up until the Model T, automobiles were luxury items that were the toys of the rich and famous. Ford put this luxury within the reach of the common person. His revolutionary techniques of production: (not assembly line, but, MOVING assembly line) revolutionized the production of consumer goods in the 20th century, and sparked the beginning of a new economic model that (with a few twists and turns) remains the basic paradigm to this day.
Most economies rise and fall based primarily on consumer spending; and Ford's kinetic repetitive flow production method became the standard for all industries. The effect of this was to increase supply, and lower costs, which had the knock-on effect of increased demand, and thus higher levels of employment. Hence, the 20th century. "The Age Of The Consumer."
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EDIT FOR CARETAKER...
Per your additional comments. I look forward to your answer, and hope you take the time to share. In the meantime, I'll keep to my original answer, as I believe it meets the added criteria you mentioned of universality and speed of impact.
The revolution I'm talking about had instantaneous impact around the globe (at least the industrialized portion).
Cheers, mate.
2007-04-07 02:29:15 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
major impact of the Model T Ford
major impact Ford had on the industry was the decisive decision as to which side of the car you placed the steering wheel
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It drove wages up for all in a few years, the work was menial, boring and Ford had to pay to keep workers. This rippled in all economies, actually lead to stronger trade unions.
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Roads more and better surfaced highways
2007-04-07 03:56:19 · answer #2 · answered by cruisingyeti 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Assembly Line: Henry Ford was the first to figure out that production of a product could be done more efficiently by using production line assembly.
2007-04-07 02:04:02 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Like we all agree, Dave has it right. The Line that Henry Ford got going got the world on a move getting things up and ready for people who wanted them!!!
2007-04-07 02:08:34 · answer #4 · answered by ? 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
serial assembling .... todays way to build ...almost anything is based on Henry's idea , which was a success created jobs and lowered the price of the article to sell , a pure engineering idea....
2007-04-07 02:06:58 · answer #5 · answered by robertman30s 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
dave has it right. sounds like you already know the answer, too. it made the price of a car low enough so most americans could afford one.
2007-04-07 02:05:44 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
The major impact was that it was nice and it was affortable so everyone could buy it
2007-04-07 02:36:56 · answer #7 · answered by rcfanatic105 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It was affordable to the common man.
2007-04-07 02:09:05 · answer #8 · answered by Spider b 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
air polution
2007-04-07 03:51:50 · answer #9 · answered by ditdit 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋