Roaring 20s Flashcards
1
Q
mass production
A
large-scale manufacturing done by machines
2
Q
assembly line
A
divided operations into simple tasks and cut unnecessary motion to a minimum
3
Q
Henry Ford established the first _________ in 1913 at Highland Park, MI
A
assembly line
4
Q
elasticity
A
how sensitive product demand is to price
5
Q
Auto industry spurred growth in the production of ___
A
steel, rubber, petroleum, plate glass, nickel, and lead
6
Q
Labor-savers were _____.
A
electric iron, vacuum cleaners, washing machines, and refrigerators
7
Q
hygiene products such as _____ became popular
A
mouthwash, perfumes, deodorants, and cosmetics
8
Q
new innovations in the 20s were the ____________.
A
electric razor, facial tissue, frozen foods, and home hair dye
