Why is Henry Ford so significant in American history?

Henry Ford was much more than simply a car manufacturer. He came to symbolise the spirit of business enterprise in the 1920s. He was more famous than most presidents; people recognised his name because it was on so many cars. He had a major impact on American society. The image shows Henry Ford and his latest Model T Ford.

Lessons & Resources » How far did the US economy boom in the 1920s?

• Political Cartoon Interpretation
• On what was the economic boom based?
• Why did some industries prosper while some did not?
• Why did agriculture not share in the prosperity?
• Did all Americans benefit from the boom?