CLEP US History II

Answer: A - Henry Ford developed the moving assembly line in 1913, revolutionizing the automobile industry in which he worked and the manufacturing industry as a whole. The development allowed for mass production, a system in which the quantity or volume of production is more important than quality, originality, or artistry. Ultimately, the process allowed products to become more affordable. Ford’s automobiles revolutionized the American way of life, eventually enabling most families to afford to own a car.