Austin stress1st blockHow the Automobile Changed America The automobile has changed America in many ways since it was created in the early 1900s. When it was Once the automobile was invented, it was something only the rich could afford. After the invention of the mass production line, more and more people were able to buy cars because they were produced and sold at a lower price. A historian once said that Henry Ford is the reason why ordinary people have no geographical limits. One of the main reasons why the automobile changed America for the better is because of its effect it had on transportation. For example, with the invention of the automobile came the need for highways that would allow people to travel easily to work or go on vacation. It also had a huge effect during the war. The automobile allowed soldiers to transport weapons, food, and other supplies. The automobile also allowed soldiers to move from one battlefield to another quickly and easily. with the invention of the automobile it gave a completely new twist...