Witness automobile congestion in the United States after the advent of Henry Ford's assembly line production
The automobile became a part of American life in the early decades of the 20th century. After Henry Ford's assembly line production method brought cars within the reach of the middle class, automobile sales climbed steeply, despite the fact that many roads were still unpaved and could be quite punishing on tires and axles. Traffic jams quickly became a part of urban life, especially with cars and horses fighting for right of way.
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Encyclopædia Britannica, Inc.Johannes Gutenberg invented one of the first printing presses using movable type.Media Editor: Miranda Chabot
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Encyclopædia Britannica, Inc.Brazil is the world's leading producer of coffee beans.
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Contunico © ZDF Studios GmbH, MainzA Boeing 747 undergoing a D-check, an extensive maintenance inspection in which much of the aircraft is disassembled and examined.
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© University of Melbourne, Victoria, Australia (A Britannica Publishing Partner)Learn about the environmental implications of the increased load on the electrical power grid that would result from widespread use of electric vehicles.
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Encyclopædia Britannica, Inc.Overview of drive-in movies.
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Encyclopædia Britannica, Inc.The revolution in the automobile industry from the early years to now with greener, electric, high-technology cars.
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Great Museums Television (A Britannica Publishing Partner)Overview of Greenfield Village in Dearborn, Michigan, from the documentary Riches, Rivals & Radicals: 100 Years of Museums in America.
