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Revolutions in Technology

Question 5 • OK-World Geography (full-year) B CAROTHERS

What was the most significant aspect of Henry Ford's assembly line process?

Answer
A
It used less energy and created less pollution than other factory processes.
B
It created labor unions to advocate for employers working in large factories.
C
It reduced production costs, which allowed the products to be more affordable.
D
It made it possible to hire more employees, which helped restore the economy .

Explanation

Ford’s assembly line divided manufacturing into repeated tasks, allowing cars to be built faster and more efficiently. This reduced the cost of production, which helped make automobiles more affordable to buyers. Therefore, the best answer is C, “It reduced production costs, which allowed the products to be more affordable.”

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