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In 1908, Henry Ford's Model T rolled off the assembly line and into American life. Affordable and reliable, it transformed the automobile from a luxury toy into something ordinary families could actually own—suddenly, the world beyond your town was reachable.
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You crank the engine to life, feeling the vibration run through your arms. The smell of gasoline and hot metal fills your nose. Around you, neighbors gather on the street—some envious, some skeptical—as you point out the simple elegance of the design: no fancy frills, just a sturdy machine that runs.
Reflect
How did the first car in your family change where people could live, work, or go?