Henry Ford

Who was Henry Ford?

Henry Ford owned Ford Motor Company. His factory in Detroit became the largest in the world.

How did Henry Ford treat his workers?

Workers at Ford were comparatively well-paid. However, many of them had to promise not to join a trade union.

What was Ford's assembly line?

Ford developed the assembly line and conveyor belt to speed up motor production. As production got faster, the price of the car fell. As a result, 15 million people bought Model T Fords between 1911 and 1929.