Model T History and Impact

The video explores the significance of proving grounds in testing new vehicles and highlights the transformative impact of the automobile industry in Michigan, particularly through the success of the Model T. It discusses how Henry Ford's innovative assembly line and wage policies made cars affordable, leading to widespread car ownership and America's enduring love for automobiles.

What is the primary purpose of a proving ground?

• To showcase new car models to the public

• To conduct car races

• To test vehicles under challenging conditions

• To train new drivers

How did the Model T contribute to Michigan's industrial growth?

• By being affordable and mass-produced

• By being a luxury vehicle

• By being the fastest car of its time

• By being the first electric car

What strategy did Henry Ford use to make the Model T more accessible to his workers?

• He offered free cars to his employees

• He reduced the working hours

• He doubled the wages of many of his workers

• He provided free driving lessons

What was the price of the Model T when it was first introduced?

• $850

• $500

• $1,200

• $2,000

Approximately how many Model T cars were sold over 19 years?

• 15 million

• 10 million

• 20 million

• 5 million

What lasting impact did the Model T have on American culture?

• It led to the decline of public transportation

• It made horse-drawn carriages obsolete

• It started America's love affair with the automobile

• It caused a decrease in bicycle sales