C. Harold Wills

High school (ages 12+)
History & Culture

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1. When was C. Harold Wills born?June 1, 1878
2. Where was C. Harold Wills born?United States
3. What is C. Harold Wills known for?Chief contributor to the design of the Ford Model T
4. What is the career?American engineer and businessman; early associate and employee of Henry Ford
5. Who was C. Harold Wills?C. Harold Wills was an engineer and businessman who helped build the famous Ford Model T.
6. What did he do at Ford?He worked closely with Henry Ford and helped design the Model T, making it simple, reliable, and easy to use.

Automotive Engineering: The branch of engineering concerned with the design, manufacture, and operation of vehicles.
Mass Production: The manufacturing of large quantities of standardized products, often using assembly lines.
Entrepreneurship: The activity of setting up a business or businesses, taking on financial risks in the hope of profit.