Mass Production
Mass production is a way of producing large amounts of generic looking goods. Mass production involves the use of an assembly line, an assembly line is a manufacturing process in which parts are added to the semi-finished product moves from one workstation to another where the parts are added in sequence until the product is fully assembled. The line was inspired by the continuous-flow production methods used by flour mills, breweries, canneries and industrial bakeries, along with the disassembly of animal carcasses.
Mass production made manufacturing safer, cost effective and more efficient, dramatically effecting countries all over the world. For workers, higher efficiency and productivity meant higher wages, working less hours, and a rise in overall quality of life. In a broader context, the rapid development of production and transportation allowed for goods and raw materials to being sold at an unprecedented rate. …show more content…
The number of automobile owners nearly tripled to 23 million by the end of the 1920s because of the assembly and mass production. The vast majority of these cars were Ford's Model T. Due to the influx of automobiles; the government passed the Federal Highway Act in 1921, which helped aid state and local governments to build highways and roads, and added funds to help clear forests for highways. Additionally, travel industries popped up, including motels, roadside diners and gas stations. This increased America’s economic state dramatically, more and more civilians were purchasing automobiles because they were quite cheap compared to previous prices because of the introduction of mass
Mass production is a way of producing large amounts of generic looking goods. Mass production involves the use of an assembly line, an assembly line is a manufacturing process in which parts are added to the semi-finished product moves from one workstation to another where the parts are added in sequence until the product is fully assembled. The line was inspired by the continuous-flow production methods used by flour mills, breweries, canneries and industrial bakeries, along with the disassembly of animal carcasses.
Mass production made manufacturing safer, cost effective and more efficient, dramatically effecting countries all over the world. For workers, higher efficiency and productivity meant higher wages, working less hours, and a rise in overall quality of life. In a broader context, the rapid development of production and transportation allowed for goods and raw materials to being sold at an unprecedented rate. …show more content…
The number of automobile owners nearly tripled to 23 million by the end of the 1920s because of the assembly and mass production. The vast majority of these cars were Ford's Model T. Due to the influx of automobiles; the government passed the Federal Highway Act in 1921, which helped aid state and local governments to build highways and roads, and added funds to help clear forests for highways. Additionally, travel industries popped up, including motels, roadside diners and gas stations. This increased America’s economic state dramatically, more and more civilians were purchasing automobiles because they were quite cheap compared to previous prices because of the introduction of mass