A PEEK AT HISTORY

HOW THE AUTOMOBILE CHANGED OUR LIVES

Transportation has certainly changed over the last 100 years since the introduction of the automobile and no one can argue that life today is not better because of this wonderful invention. Getting to and from work has been made easier, families can gather together more often, even though they are separated by long distances, and goods can be transported from one side of the country to the other in a matter of days. Life without the automobile would bring daily activities to a halt. Let's take a look how our world has changed since Henry Ford first made available to the masses his marvelous Model T.

good transportationThe automobile put America on wheels.

In Henry Ford's words, "It will be low in price that no man making a good salary will be unable to own one - and enjoy with his family the blessing of hours of pleasure in God's great open spaces."
auto put America on wheels Automobiles are major contributors to air pollution., which is bad for our health.

Calling Henry Ford's team ... we have a problem.
pollution Traffic on congested highways in large cities can come to a absolute standstill during peak travel time.

What's a little traffic congestion compared to the slow pace of a horse and buggy?
traffic congestionGoing to Grandma's house, or anywhere else for that matter, is a breeze.

To quote tens of thousands of kids, "Are we there yet?"



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