Henry Ford and the Model T — Reading Comprehension

Henry Ford was a man who changed how people travel in America. He was born in 1863. As a young man, Ford liked to fix machines. He wanted to make a car that was simple and cheap. At that time, cars were very expensive and only for the rich.

In 1908, Ford built the Model T. This car was strong and easy to drive. People called it the "car for the people." Ford’s dream was to help more people own cars. To do this, he used a new idea called the assembly line. On the assembly line, each worker added one part to the car. This made building cars much faster and cheaper.

Because of the assembly line, Ford could make many cars each day. By 1914, a Model T cost less than half what other cars did. Many families, farmers, and workers could now buy a car. Ford said, "I will build a motor car for the great multitude."

The Model T changed America. Now, people could travel to work, visit family, and see new places. Towns grew, and new roads were built. Ford’s idea also changed how factories worked. Other companies started to use the assembly line, too.

Ford’s work showed that good ideas and hard work can help everyone. The Model T was not just a car. It was a key to new opportunities for many Americans.

Interesting Fact: Ford said you could buy the Model T "in any color, so long as it is black."

When was Henry Ford born?

What was the name of Ford's car?

In what year was the first Model T built?

Why did Ford use the assembly line?

What did the assembly line help do?

How did the Model T help families?

The Model T was only for rich people.

What does 'affordable' mean?