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In 1925, airplane travel was still very young. Airplanes were not very big and still working on efficient and safe designs. Yet, this was one way to move people and a small amount of goods from one place to another. Location likely near Detroit, Michigan, with a population of 993,678 in 1940 and 713,777 in 2010.
Source-Dependent Questions
- Is Detroit, Michigan, a rural area or an urban area? Use evidence from the image to support your answer.
- Henry Ford is best known for his automobile and assembly line designs. Later in life, however, he took an interest in airplanes and flying. Why might new industries that build transportation like airplanes and automobiles start in urban areas?
Citation Information
"Ford Commercial Airplane," 1925. Courtesy of Library of Congress