Mass Production Mass Production DebriefingDebriefing

SSUSHb. Identify Henry Ford, SSUSHb. Identify Henry Ford,

mass production, and the automobilemass production, and the automobile

Mass ProductionMass Production Introduced in 1913 by Introduced in 1913 by Henry Henry

Ford Ford to build the to build the Model T.Model T.– Ford’s goal was to create a Ford’s goal was to create a

production process that was so production process that was so efficient that the product would efficient that the product would become affordable to all become affordable to all consumers.consumers.

– Automobiles that the “everyday” Automobiles that the “everyday” man could affordman could afford

Efficiency would make the Efficiency would make the product product cheaper cheaper because more because more could be created for less.could be created for less.

Skilled WorkersSkilled Workers Mass production changed Mass production changed

the amount of skill needed the amount of skill needed by individuals to by individuals to manufacture a product.manufacture a product.

Workers trained in one Workers trained in one particular skill needed for particular skill needed for production along an production along an assembly lineassembly line, and in less , and in less time and for less cost were time and for less cost were able to produce a product able to produce a product that reflected a high degree that reflected a high degree of skill.of skill.

Mass production also Mass production also created the need for created the need for supervisors and supervisors and managersmanagers, establishing a , establishing a hierarchy in the workplace.hierarchy in the workplace.

Mass ProductionMass Production

Ford used mass Ford used mass productionproduction

He built his cars on an He built his cars on an assembly line assembly line – where each worker had a where each worker had a

specific job to dospecific job to do This helped speed up the This helped speed up the

building process, thus building process, thus reducing the cost of reducing the cost of automobilesautomobiles

Innovation & TechnologyInnovation & Technology

Mass production required innovation, Mass production required innovation, including advancements in technology, & including advancements in technology, & the involvement of other specialties, the involvement of other specialties, including:including:– AccountantsAccountants to manage finances to manage finances– Sales representativesSales representatives to market the product to market the product– SpecialistsSpecialists in the design and manufacture of in the design and manufacture of

particular products.particular products. Success hinged on not only the capabilities Success hinged on not only the capabilities

of one or a few individuals, but also on of one or a few individuals, but also on people working as a team.people working as a team.

Success of the Model T and Success of the Model T and Mass ProductionMass Production

By 1924, the Model T sold for under By 1924, the Model T sold for under $300$300, , affordable for many Americans now making affordable for many Americans now making around $1,300 annually.around $1,300 annually.– Original cost: $825Original cost: $825

This occurred with wages increasing, which This occurred with wages increasing, which started with Ford’s started with Ford’s “5 dollar day”“5 dollar day” for his for his assembly line workers.assembly line workers.

The automobile changed how Americans livedThe automobile changed how Americans lived It allowed them to travel greater distances It allowed them to travel greater distances

much quicker much quicker Helped the growth of the economy in other Helped the growth of the economy in other

sectors including:sectors including:– Rubber, Steel, GlassRubber, Steel, Glass, , Oil Oil

Practice QuestionPractice Question

The above photo taken in 1923 shows workers in a Ford Assembly plant. What was the impact of the Ford assembly line?

A. the assembly line proved to be an unsuccessful factory system.B. the assembly line spurred legislation friendly to labor unions. C. the assembly line revolutionized American manufacturing.D. the assembly line helped to integrate the defense industry.