Henry Ford's Model T

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

• The invention of the Model T

• The opening of the first Ford dealership

• The 1906 San Francisco earthquake

• The introduction of the Model A

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

• By being used as emergency vehicles

• Through advertising in newspapers

• By winning car races

• By being given away for free

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

• To make an affordable car for farmers

• To replace horses with cars

• To build a luxury vehicle

• To win car races

What made the Model T different from previous cars?

• It was heavier

• It had the steering wheel on the right

• It had a multi-piece engine block

• It was designed for dirt roads

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

• To follow railroad conventions

• To accommodate left-handed drivers

• To make it easier to drive

• To improve safety

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

• It was a single piece of metal

• It was made of wood

• It required manual cranking

• It used water instead of gasoline

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

• $1,200, slightly cheaper than others

• $490, the same as others

• $1,000, more expensive than others

• $850, cheaper than others

How did the Model T impact rural American families?

• It made travel difficult

• It connected them to the city

• It was too expensive for most

• It was used mainly for farming

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

• It was mainly sold in cities

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

• It led to the decline of Ford

• It increased the number of horses

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

• By being used only for work

• By allowing city dwellers to explore nature

• By breaking down often

• By being too expensive for travel