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Oct 2024
9m 39s

Henry Ford: Building Cars for Everyone

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In this episode, we’ll learn all about Henry Ford, the man who made cars easier for people to buy! We’ll talk about how he came up with the idea of using big factories and an assembly line to make cars quickly and cheaply. Ford’s most famous car, the Model T, was the first car that lots of people could afford. We’ll also explore his big ideas and how he chan ... Show More
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