Question 4 (1 point)

How was Henry Ford able to charge significantly less for the same automobile 10 years later?

Question 4 options:

Ford slowed down the production line to create a higher demand for his vehicles

Ford gave his own money to customers to use to purchase vehicles

Ford established a more effective dealer network

Ford improved mass production methods decreased the cost to make the car
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Question 5 (1 point)

Which example highlights the impact of radio on the US?

Question 5 options:

it limited information to only the wealthy Americans who could afford a radio

televisions became much less common after the radio was invented

the US Postal Service closed its doors because people could communicate via radio and did not need to mail letters

it reached all Americans nationally through news, advertisements, and sports creating a common cultural experience
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Question 6 (1 point)

The 18th amendment

Question 6 options:

gave women the right to vote

allowed microbreweries to operate without a federal permit

put a total ban on alcohol: the creating, selling, and transporting of it

created a tax on all alcohol sales to (vice tax)
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Question 7 (1 point)

Radio and movies influenced a more national American culture because

Question 7 options:

people from all over the country listened and watched the same styles worn by actors, products used, and activities performed on the different programs

only a small percentage of Americans had the disposable income needed to attend movies or own a radio

all of these

people refused to adopt the new technology
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Question 8 (1 point)

Which statement highlights the impact of the automobile?

Question 8 options:

new businesses were created such as hotels, gas stations, and roadside restaurants

more people moved to the suburbs because they didn’t have to live close to their jobs

improved mass production methods led to increased car ownership because they became more affordable

all of these

Henry Ford's ultimate goal was to make the Ford automobile one that all Americans can afford. In order to do this, he needed to find a way to reduce the price. The only way to do this without losing profits and laying off workers was to find a cheaper way to produce the same vehicles. The modifications made to his assembly line allowed for the cheaper production of Ford vehicles.

The answer to number 5

is it reached all Americans nationally through news, advertisements, and sports creating a common cultural experience

The radio was one of the first forms of mass communication. This technology allowed for millions of Americans to listen to the same information at the exact same time. This was unprecedented before this time.

The answer to number 6 is

put a total ban on alcohol: the creating, selling, and transporting of it

The 18th amendment resulted in the era in American history known as Prohibition. This amendment would later be overruled by the 21st amendment.

The answer to number 7 is

people from all over the country listened and watched the same styles worn by actors, products used, and activities performed on the different program

The television and radio revolutionized American culture, as it allowed for individuals from all over the country to create a common culture in the US.

The answer to number 8 is

All of these.