Automobiles In America Pros And Cons

Automobiles have been around for hundreds of years and average people have found these fascinating machines one of the most exquisite inventions. Not only are these cars for pleasure, but are convenient, an opening to freedom, and one of the most important necessities for America’s growth in the Economy. As many cons as there are for having a car, pros outnumber that list. In the modern world, automobiles need to remain in the lives of most Americans because their lives depend on automobiles. Before cars were invented in the 1800’s, civilians were forced to live in walking distance to a nearby job, which was only helpful for short periods of time. The automobile is a convenience to the people of the United States. Americans are of the free land: where they chose to do as they want and many people did not want a job in which they were positioned. Suddenly in the early 1900’s, a new invention by Harrison Ford was created called “The Model T Ford,” which was an $850 car and most
Even though cars are a lot of money and work for America, its place in the U.S. economy was one third of the overall ratings. According to Domblewski’s article, “Once cars began to be mass-produced, factories were built that put thousands of people to work on assembly lines.” Roads and highways had to built along with gas stations, tunnels, ramps, bridges, and car manufacture/dealerships, causing the economy to stretch even farther. Motels and car washes sprouted mobile culture and even more jobs could be made. Along with the roads came pollution (28% of emissions came from cars) and loss of extreme money, but that money could be made up with the jobs that were offered. A major impact on America was tourism, which led anyone to go in any direction and more money for the economy. Without tourism and automobiles, major states in the U.S. today wouldn’t have as much as they do