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RE: LeoThread 2025-01-03 09:38

in LeoFinance20 days ago

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The automotive industry's major breakthrough came with Henry Ford's assembly line technique, which drastically reduced the time and labor involved in building cars. This innovation democratized car ownership, allowing even modest-income families to afford automobiles. By the 1920s, the car became an integral part of life in America, significantly impacting agricultural productivity and transforming social interactions.

The Rise of the Car Culture

As the 20th century progressed, America’s infrastructure evolved to support automobiles. The building of roads, highways, and suburbs reshaped both urban planning and American lifestyle. Cars catalyzed vast changes in various sectors, from tourism and leisure activities to the very fabric of community life.

Speed and the Thrill of Driving