Adam smith and the assembly line | ql #215
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how did adam smith's idea of the division of labor henry ford create an efficient assembly line?
part 1 – 9 points
in the wealth of nations, smith describes the advantages of three techniques, or circumstances, which lead to the increased efficiency and output of industry. examine paragraphs five through eight from site 1 and complete the following graphic organizer. use the glossary from the read section to define terms you are not familiar with.
first technique

advantage 1:
advantage 2:

second technique

advantage 1:
advantage 2:

third technique

advantage 1:
advantage 2:

part 2 – 12 points
answer the following questions about henry ford and the model t assembly process:
1. name four ways henry ford produced cars more efficiently by using an assembly line. (4 points)

2. what was one advantage of using interchangeable parts? (1 point)

3. what two types of businesses inspired ford? (2 points)

4. the assembly of the model t was divided into how many steps? (1 point)

5. in what year did the first moving assembly line for large scale manufacturing begin? (1 points)

6. list three reasons why ford raised his worker's wages to $5.00 a day. (3 points)

part 3 – 3 points
examine the photographs of the model t. identify three ways the car changed over its 19-year production history.

part 4 – 5 points
for homework, write a short essay that identifies what you have learned about the focus question: how did adam smith's idea of the division of labor henry ford create an efficient assembly line?
use the back of this sheet to complete this assignment.

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