Henry Ford

BACKGROUND

• Raised in Dearborn, Michigan on his father's farm
• He studied at the Detroit Business Institute
• In 1882, Henry returned to Dearborn to work with steam engines

Invention
Henry Ford's famous invention, the Model T, was simple to drive, easy to fix, and cheap. The assembly line helped with the production of goods.

Effect on the World
The Model T changed how people moved from place to place making travel easier. The assembly line changed how people worked.