Inventions Post Civil War
By: Elvia Benitez
Henry Ford
- Henry Ford wanted to build an inexpensive car that would last a lifetime
- One of America's foremost industrialists, Ford revolutionized assembly-line modes of production for the automobile
- Ford introduced the Model T in October of 1908
- Ford became renowned for his revolutionary vision: the manufacture of an inexpensive automobile made by skilled workers
Henry Ford's Automobiles
His Experimented
Ford has experimented with an automobile engine powered by gasoline, while working as an engineer in Detroit, Michigan. He had an idea for a new type of car in 1906. Next year, Ford & Sorenson worked on the Model T, building the car and testing it on rough road.
Henry Ford
All forward speeds by foot pedal. Reverse by hand lever. Gas tank can hold 10 gallons. Weight 1,200 lbs.
He Is Seen Here In His First Car
The Ford Quasricycle, built in 1896. 2 speeds (10 and 20 m.p.h). No reverse. In order to stop, clutch had to be released and foot brake applied.
The 1932 Ford V8
Horsepower-30, Internal expanding brakes operated by the foot pedal and the hand brake lever. Tank capacity 14 gallons.
Significance
Henry Ford: Historical Significance
Henry Ford played a very significant role in the history of the U.S. and maybe even the world. Because of Henry Ford we have a method to mass produce cars so that the average man could own one. Before his breakthrough cars were only for the rich and famous, and even then only a few actually had them.