KARL BENZ

WHAT DID HE DO

• He made the first car
• His first car had three wheels
• His first car was powered by a combustion engine
• They made the first series of race cars

THE LIFE OF KARL BENZ

• He grew up in Germany
• He had five children
• He died in Landenburg
• His father was killed in a road way accident

HIS LIFE

• In 1871 Karl Benz joined August Ritter in launching the iron foundry
• He left his company to form the Mercedes Benz with his sons
• In 1871 Karl Benz joined August Ritter in launching the iron foundry

THINGS THAT CHANGED OUR LIFE

• If he didn't make the first car we would still be riding horses
• He built the first electric ignition

BY CARTER, MARK, AND MASON