Cars in the 1920s

The economic power and high employment of the United States allowed Americans to spend more extravagantly on entertainment.

Watching movies and listening to the newly invented radio became increasingly popular during this period, which further encouraged the desires of people for Hollywood style lives of indulgence and ease.

Ford's method of assembly line production and stable wages for workers made the Model T a popular car.

Along with public funds that were raised towards the building of roads and highways, these factors contributed greatly to the economic wealth of the time.

[2][3] Car ownership created a major distinction among social classes and the areas in which people lived and worked.

[4](subscription required)[5] As cars transformed from being a luxury to a commonplace household item, and as larger distinctions were made between the higher and lower classes, standards of living increased.

Henry Ford set his cars at an affordable price for the middle classes in North America and Europe, and he paid his workers relatively well for the period.

These new businesses added to the booming economy of societies in the Roaring Twenties and created more types of employment and choices in educational studies.

The name "motel" originated from motor-hotels, in which guests were given the convenience of parking their cars for free in a space that was directly across from their hotel room.

Motels were created as drop-in services, and attracted travelers due to its low cost lodging and flexibility.

However, these restaurants were created with the purpose of allowing their customers to dine at their own pace, whether it was taking food to-go or stopping by for a quick meal.

[9] Prior to the widespread introduction of the car, installment buying, or credit, was used to pay for a limited amount of products.