Henry Ford

10/13/2022 1:58:00 PM

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Henry Ford is among the pioneers of the American auto industry and is a big reason why it is one of the largest in the world.
Ford was a brilliant American industrialist who began his career as an engineer, but quit his job to be an entrepreneur.

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accomplish	sawmill	reliable	machinist
credited	odd jobs	efficient	assembly line

Born the first child to William and Mary Ford in 1863, Henry grew up on a farm in Michigan. He went to school in a one-room schoolhouse and helped do chores on the farm. At a young age, he was very interested in how things worked.

He left home at the age of 16 to work with a 1.1. He did 1.2 after that until he married Clara Bryant. At that point, he ran a 1.3. Finally, in 1891, he became an engineer at the Edison Illuminating Company in Detroit. He worked up through the ranks, which allowed him free time to work with engines. He created his own quadricycle, which was a bike on four wheels.

Ford went on to 1.4 his dream of owning his own company and making his own car. In 1908, he introduced the Model T, but cars were still too expensive for most people. Ford invented the moving 1.5, which allowed him to make cars that were inexpensive, 1.6, and 1.7. Ford is 1.8 with making the United States a nation of cars. His company is still around today. It is the Ford Motor Company.

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Henry Ford

He left home at the age of 16 to work with a machinist. He did odd jobs after that until he married Clara Bryant. At that point, he ran a sawmill. Finally, in 1891, he became an engineer at the Edison Illuminating Company in Detroit. He worked up through the ranks, which allowed him free time to work with engines. He created his own quadricycle, which was a bike on four wheels.

Ford went on to accomplish his dream of owning his own company and making his own car. In 1908, he introduced the Model T, but cars were still too expensive for most people. Ford invented the moving assembly line, which allowed him to make cars that were inexpensive, reliable, and efficient. Ford is credited with making the United States a nation of cars. His company is still around today. It is the Ford Motor Company.

Source: Daily Warm-ups Reading Grade 4

When did Henry Ford leave home to work with a machinist?

in 1863
in 1879
in 1891

From reading the text, you know all of the following about Henry Ford EXCEPT that _____.

he created a bike on four wheels
he first met his wife Clara Bryant when he ran a sawmill
he worked at the Edison Illuminating Company when he was 28

What can be inferred from the text?

The Model T was the first US car in the world.
Ford contributed greatly to the popularization of cars.
Clara Bryant played an important role in Ford's career.

The word "ranks" in the second paragraph is closest in meaning to _____.

positions
rows
departments

The writer wrote this text to _____.

clarify important milestones in the development of Henry Ford's company
inspire readers with the determination and tireless efforts of Henry Ford
provide information about a man with a great influence on the American car industry

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