Surname Name Professor Course Date Explain the changes in society resulting from the innovation of the Model

T. Innovation of Model T by Ford led to numerous changes within the American society. The first change is the creation of cheaper means of transportation for the American community in comparison to other modes of transport. The Model T Ford utilized the production line approach of manufacture to produce cheap and easily accessible cars. This development led to the transformation of cars from luxury components to modes of transportation for the ordinary Americans. Most individuals in the society had the capacity to purchase the Model T Ford to facilitate their movement from one place to another. This change in the cost of transportation made American society to be economically viable since the extra money previously used in purchasing of cars could be ploughed back to other societal development areas (Dassler 5).

The other change in relation to the invention of Model T Ford reflects on the alteration of urbanization settings. As many people owned cars, the government and relevant authority saw the need to improve infrastructural developments. There was the creation of the national highway system to foster effective and efficient transportation activities. There was the increase in the population levels in the urban centers because of the possibility to move to location of choice. The introduction of Model T cars facilitated movement of individuals across the society thus development in effective and reliable interaction modes. Most society members had the ability to locate to urban areas in search of employment opportunities because of cheap and reliable form of transportation in the name of Model T Ford. This led to overcrowding in urban areas hence the

Surname need to create more buildings to accommodate the increasing population. The society realized economic development in the urban areas because of improvements in infrastructures, which constituted unintended changes within the society. Invention of Model T ford led to the creation of numerous employment opportunities within the American society. Many society members provided the needed expertise within the manufacturing company under the watch of Ford (Dassler 6). These individuals were better off in relation to increase in their economic earnings thus enjoyed the capacity to enhance their living conditions. Invention of Model T Ford in the early 20th century led to improvement of human existence thus reduction of poverty levels. These developments were crucial towards the development of free and fair industry as unemployed individuals managed to acquire employment position thus a way of giving back to the society. With the erection of the museum, most society members still manage to sustain their livelihood by offering their expertise whenever appropriate. This reflects change towards economic growth and development. The other change due to the invention of Model T Ford is the improvements on other

technological innovations (Dassler 4). Model T Ford was the onset of numerous enhancements in the field of transportation. Ford made the greatest breakthrough with the aim of providing cheap and reliable means of transport to all society members regardless of the social status. Later on, other inventions came along to continue with improvements in the sector of transportation. This illustrates that the invention of Model T Ford gave the society something to think about in relation to promoting effective and efficient transportation system within the context of America. Invention of Model T Ford led to the revolution of the manufacturing sector. This was possible through the combination of manufacturing, standardization and production of spare-parts, and elaboration of the significance of division of labor. These developments led to increase in the

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level of production as the manufacturing company managed to produce large quantities of output (Model T cars). Invention of Model T cars also led to reduction in the cost of other products relevant to transportation system. One of the prominent products in relation to transportation system that underwent reduction in cost is gasoline. Adoption of mass production technique and reduction in the cost of gasoline were crucial to the overwhelming growth of the American automobile industry.

Surname Works Cited Dassler, Thomas. Henry Ford's Model T and the Impact on the Lower Social Classes Before 1920. Munchen: GRIN Verlag GmbH, 2007. Internet resource. The Model T Ford: A Short History of Fords Innovation. Retrieved From http://www.modelt.ca/background-fs.html. On 11th September 2012.