Lincoln Motor Company

High school (ages 12+)
Transportation

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Step 1 · Read the article

Open the article and read it at the level above. Then answer the questions below in your own words.

https://smallwhale.org/articles/lincoln-motor-company

1. When was Lincoln Motor Company built?
2. What is the acquisition date?
3. What is the original luxury segment pioneer?
4. Who started Lincoln Motor Company and why did he name it after Abraham Lincoln?
5. Why does Lincoln make only SUVs now?

Write what each word means, using the article.

Do not copy the article. Write two things you learned, the way you would explain them to a friend.

Answers below are taken from the article’s stored facts, so they match what the student read.

1. When was Lincoln Motor Company built?1917 by Henry M. Leland
2. What is the acquisition date?February 1922 by Ford Motor Company
3. What is the original luxury segment pioneer?1940 Lincoln Continental
4. Who started Lincoln Motor Company and why did he name it after Abraham Lincoln?Henry M. Leland started Lincoln in 1917. He named it after President Abraham Lincoln to show that the cars would be of the highest quality and reflect American values.
5. Why does Lincoln make only SUVs now?Lincoln switched to making only SUVs and crossovers in 2021 because these vehicles are very popular and it lets the company focus on making the best ones.

Personal Luxury Car Segment: A vehicle category characterized by individual comfort, style, and upscale appointments, often for personal use.
Premier Automotive Group (PAG): A former collection of luxury car brands owned by Ford Motor Company, including Jaguar, Land Rover, Aston Martin, and Volvo.
Divestiture: The act of selling off or disposing of assets or a subsidiary, often to streamline operations or focus on core businesses.
Marque: A brand or make of a product, especially a car.