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What major contribution did Henry Ford and Ransom Olds make to the Second Industrial Revolution?
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They invented a new form of transportation.
They invented a new form of transportation. - no response given
They introduced a faster and cheaper method of production.
They introduced a faster and cheaper method of production. - no response given
They developed an efficient new source of energy.
They developed an efficient new source of energy. - no response given
They created a profitable way to organize business.
What major contribution did Henry Ford and Ransom Olds make to the Second Industrial Revolution?
Responses
They invented a new form of transportation.
They invented a new form of transportation. - no response given
They introduced a faster and cheaper method of production.
They introduced a faster and cheaper method of production. - no response given
They developed an efficient new source of energy.
They developed an efficient new source of energy. - no response given
They created a profitable way to organize business.
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GPT-4o mini
Henry Ford and Ransom Olds made significant contributions to the Second Industrial Revolution primarily by introducing a faster and cheaper method of production. Ford is particularly known for his development of the assembly line technique, which revolutionized the manufacturing process, particularly in the automobile industry. Ransom Olds also played a key role in early automobile manufacturing with his own assembly line for producing the Oldsmobile. Their innovations made mass production possible, reducing costs and making automobiles more accessible to the general public.