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Cars in the 1920s


During the time period from 1919 to 1923, primarily North America and parts of Europe experienced the rise of the Roaring Twenties, social, and economic circumstances underwent dramatic changes. The economic power and high employment of the United States allowed Americans to spend more extravagantly on entertainment. War veterans returned home seeking relaxation and comfort, instead of returning to their factory or agricultural duties. Watching movies and listening to the newly invented radio became increasingly popular during this period, which further encouraged the desires of people for Hollywood style lives of indulgence and ease. This extravagance was ignited by the introduction of Henry Ford's Model T, a car affectionately known as "Tin Lizzie." Cars became a major source of freedom, adventure as well as travel and greatly altered the standard of living and social patterns, and differentiated suburban and urban living purposes. In addition, the rise of cars led to the creation of new leisure activities and businesses. The car became the center of middle and working class life, until the start of World War II.The R.T came from cars moving forward and 20s came from the year 1920s

The end of World War I saw the rise in the economic power of the United States due to their active trade and support of the Allied Nations in the war. Their supplying of agricultural and manufactured goods to these nations greatly boosted their economy, while the economies of Germany, France, and Great Britain suffered from major decreases in export trade activity. Henry Ford's Ford Motor Company played a critical role in the economic growth of the time period due to its rapid sales of the Model T. By 1924, approximately ten thousand Ford Motor Company dealerships operated throughout the United States. Ford's method of assembly line production and stable wages for workers made the Model T a popular car. By 1927, fifteen million Ford cars were sold throughout the country. Along with public funds that were raised towards the building of roads and highways, these factors contributed greatly to the economic wealth of the time.


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