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The word "smog" was invented by residents of __________.

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__________ resulted in lower priced cars, which increased demand.

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Automobile sales increased significantly after World War II.

Mass production of cars was invented by

__________ pioneered emissions control standards for cars.

The decline of the American automobile industry began with the

American Henry Ford invented the internal combustion engine.

The growing dependence on automobiles created __________ issues.

Larger, faster cars were less profitable for manufacturers but more popular.

The internal combustion engine was invented by

Automobile ownership became a necessity for most Americans because of the expansion of

Some of the first highways were built during the Great Depression, with money from the __________.

__________ began the practice of annual model changes for cars.

European automobile technology was the precursor for American automobiles.

The development of assembly lines benefited skilled workers by making their jobs more secure.

The Oil Embargo of 1973 caused gasoline prices to __________.

Mass marketing of automobiles was pioneered by

In the early 20th century, people thought that cars would ease congestion and make roads safer.

The first federal law allocating money to building high speed roads was __________.

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration began setting safety standards for new cars in