Question 1 (1 point)
A student is writing a report about successful businesses. The student found two reliable sources. Read the sources and complete the task that follows.

Source 1: In 1908, Henry Ford created the famous Model T automobile. The car became somewhat popular, but Ford wanted it to reach a wider range of customers. He developed an assembly line process for producing his Model T automobile in 1913. By having different workers install specific parts as the vehicle moved slowly along a line, the cost and time needed to build the car was reduced. This made the Model T even more affordable, and, therefore, many more people bought the Ford car.

Source 2: McDonald’s is one of the most successful businesses in the world. Something the restaurant is known for is its speed of service. When the first McDonald’s opened in Southern California in the 1940s, it aimed to be a place for regular people to eat instead of most restaurants of the time that only wealthy people could afford. McDonald’s installed a large grill and used spatulas that could flip multiple burgers at a time. Customers could get a large order of burgers and fries quickly because of the restaurant’s “Speedee Service System.” When Ray Kroc took over the McDonald’s company and spread the eatery across the country, he continued to focus on making good food fast.



Which question would help the student broaden the focus of additional research?

a
How many total businesses have been able to expand to other parts of the world?
b
What would cause a person to support a business like Ford or McDonald's?
c
When was the best time in history for someone to start a successful business?
d
Why did businesses like Ford and McDonald's have an impact on American society?