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Henry Ford

Henry Ford, born in 1863, was a pioneering figure in the automotive industry known for creating the Model T and revolutionizing manufacturing with the assembly line. His innovations made car ownership accessible to the middle class and established high wages for workers, while also engaging in controversial political views and philanthropy. Ford's legacy includes significant contributions to engineering and mass production, alongside a complex personal history marked by anti-Semitism and conspiracy theories.

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Henry Ford

Henry Ford, born in 1863, was a pioneering figure in the automotive industry known for creating the Model T and revolutionizing manufacturing with the assembly line. His innovations made car ownership accessible to the middle class and established high wages for workers, while also engaging in controversial political views and philanthropy. Ford's legacy includes significant contributions to engineering and mass production, alongside a complex personal history marked by anti-Semitism and conspiracy theories.

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The Life of Henry

Ford

Diogo Simões: a2023134300@isec.pt


João Figueira: a2023131681@isec.pt
Early Life and Career
1 Birth and Childhood
Henry Ford was born in 1863 on a farm in Greenfield Township,
Michigan. He lived with his parents and his 4 brothers. He had a
natural interest in mechanics and engineering from a young age.

2 Apprenticeship
In 1879, Ford left the farm to serve as a machinists in Detroit, where
he honed his engineering skills and gained mechanical experience.

3 Early Inventions
Ford began experimenting with gasoline-powered engines and built
his first automobile “The Quadricycle” in 1896, laying the
foundation for his future automotive innovations.
Personal Life

Marriage and Family Philanthropic Efforts Political Views


Ford married Clara Bryant In addition to the Ford Ford held controversial
in 1888, and they had one Foundation, Ford built of political views, including
child, Edsel Ford. schools and hospitals. support for fascism and
anti-Semitism.
Innovations in Engineering
The Quadricycle The Model T Assembly Line

Ford's first successful In 1908, Ford introduced Ford pioneered the use of
automobile was the the Model T, an the moving assembly
Quadricycle, he built in affordable and reliable line, which increased the
1896 using a buggy car that became wildly efficiency of automobile
frame, four bicycle popular. production.
wheels, and a 4-
horsepower engine.
Impact in Society

1 Affordable Cars 2 Mass Production

The Model T made car Ford's innovations in mass


ownership accessible to the production techniques inspired
middle class. other industries to adopt similar
methods.

3 Social Concern 4 Social Impact (His Employes)


Ford used his wealth to The Ford Motor Company’s had
establish the Ford Foundation, high wages and five-day, 40-
which became one of the hour work.
largest private philanthropic
organizations in the world.
Controversial Ideas
Anti-Semitism Pacifism
Ford published a series of articles During World War I, Ford
promoting anti-Semitic views. This attempted to broke a peace deal
led to widespread criticism and between the warring nations. He
controversy. didn´t want the U.S in the World
War 1.

Conspiracy Theories
Ford promoted conspiracy theories, including the belief that a Jewish people
was responsible for a variety social and economic problems.
Henry Ford's Vision to the World

Efficiency Affordability Globalization Innovation


Streamlined Aimed to make Exported the Constantly find
manufacturing cars accessible to Model T and Model ways to improve
processes to the average A to markets the car's design
reduce costs American around the world and production
Revolutionary Manufacturing
1 Assembly Line 2 Standardization
Ford's focus on standardized
Ford pioneered the use of the
parts, allowed for mass
moving assembly line,
production and made the cars
increasing production efficiency
affordable for the average
and lowering costs for the
consumer.
Model T.

3 High Wages
Ford famously doubled the daily wage of his workers to $5, recognizing
the importance of creating a middle class that could afford his cars.
The Ford Model T (1908)
“The Car That Put America on Wheels”

The Ford Model T, introduced in 1908, revolutionized


transportation and transformed the automotive industry.
A Pioneering Design (Model T)

1 Affordable 2 Simple
Priced at just $825, making it Robust and easy to maintain with a
accessible to the masses minimalist design

3 Durable
Built to withstand the rugged roads
of early 20th century
Model T
The Ford Model A (1927)
Model A was released in 1927. It was a more modern car, with a
more powerful engine, offering more comfort and performance
compared to the Model T.
Henry Ford's Vision for the Model A

Affordable for the Masses

Reliable and Durable

Efficient Production

Innovative Design
Model
A
Death and Legacy
Date of Death April 7, 1947

Cause of Death Cerebral hemorrhage

Age at Death 83 years old

Burial Site Ford Family Cemetery, Dearborn, Michigan


Worked done by:
Diogo Simões: a2023134300@isec.pt

João Figueira: a2023131681@isec.pt


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