The invention of the automobile revolutionized transportation in early 20th century America, providing a convenient and efficient mode of personal travel for the middle class.
Related terms
Assembly Line: A method of mass production introduced by Henry Ford, where workers at different stations would complete specific tasks to assemble cars more quickly and efficiently.
Suburbs: Residential areas located outside the city center that became more accessible due to automobiles, allowing middle-class families to live away from crowded urban areas.
Consumer Culture: The rise of advertising and the availability of automobiles created a culture centered around consumption, with people buying cars as status symbols and enjoying road trips for leisure.