The early 1900s marked the beginning of a transportation revolution in America. With the invention of affordable automobiles, led by Henry Ford’s Model T in 1908, cars transformed from luxury items into everyday necessities. Roads expanded, cities grew, and people gained newfound freedom to travel beyond their towns. The car industry also created millions of jobs, fueling economic growth and changing how Americans lived and worked. By the 1920s, automobiles had become symbols of progress, independence, and modern life — shaping America’s identity and paving the way for the fast-paced, mobile society we know today.
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