How Did The US Car Industry Boom During The 1920s And 30s?

In 1920 there were eight million cars in America. During the 1920s, over one million Model T. Ford's were produced each year. By 1930 America had enough cars - about 23 million - to squeeze every American into one.

The Automobile industry was the most important in the U.S.A by 1930. The jobs of over 4 million people depended on it. Henry Ford's fist factory was at Highland Park in Detroit. His favourite quote was: "You can have any colour you like as long as its black." The Model T became cheaper so more were sold

The car industry boom also helped other industries. 20% of US steel was used in the manufacture of car and truck bodies and their engines. 75% of US glass was used in the manufacture of car windows. 65% of US leather was used in the manufacture of car windows. 80% of US rubber was used in the manufacture of tyres and inner tubes. A large quantity of gasoline was used for fuel. New jobs were created to service the motor industry in building roads, constructing parking lots, manufacturing road signs and traffic lights. Cars needed to be repaired and serviced and supplied with fuel. Gas stations, motels and restaurants sprang up all over America.