Henry Ford introduced the Model T car in order to make automobiles affordable for everyday Americans. The Model T was cheaply produced using assembly line manufacturing and the standardization of parts. This reduced costs and allowed Ford to continuously sell the cars for low prices between 1909 to 1928. Mass production and standardization stimulated the economy by creating jobs in related industries like steel, oil, rubber and more. As more Americans could now afford cars, this launched an economic cycle of prosperity.

1. Henry Ford Model ‘T’ Ford & The Cycle of Prosperity By Mr RJ Huggins www.SchoolHistory.co.uk

6. Key Quote – Henry Ford How would this have helped to cut production costs? ‘ A customer can have any colour he likes for his car so long as it's black’

7. Assembly Lines ‘… each man and each machine do only one thing ... the thing is to keep everything in motion and take the work to the man not the man to the work’ Henry Ford 1925

8. Car Industry Mass productions & Standardisation lead to increased car sales . More Standardised parts are needed More jobs are created in other industries. Steel Glass Rubber Leather More people with jobs means that they can afford to buy a car! Jobs in Diners, Motels & Gas Stations. More Oil is used. More roads are built. The Cycle of Prosperity!

14. Mark Scheme Uses sources & own relevant knowledge / concepts. C/ B 3 Balanced answer covering both parts of the question A/A* 4 Uses or combines information from the sources . D 2 Simple undeveloped answer. E 1 Description Grade Level

17. Improving your grades D = = = Answer using relevant Knowledge & concepts. Relevant knowledge & concepts backing up one side. C Just uses sources. A