Henry Ford's Model T

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What event in 1906 showed the usefulness of automobiles in San Francisco?

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The 1906 San Francisco earthquake

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How did automobiles become popular in California after the 1906 earthquake?

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By being used as emergency vehicles

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What was Ford's goal in creating the Model T?

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To make an affordable car for farmers

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What made the Model T different from previous cars?

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It was designed for dirt roads.

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Why did Ford move the steering wheel to the left in the Model T?

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To improve safety

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What was a unique feature of the Model T's engine?

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It was a single piece of metal

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What was the price of the Model T in 1908 compared to other cars?

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$850, cheaper than others

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How did the Model T impact rural American families?

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It connected them to the city

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What was a significant outcome of the Model T's affordability?

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Over half of the cars in America were Model T's

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How did the Model T contribute to the concept of vacations?

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By allowing city dwellers to explore nature