Detroit transformed American industry forever as the iconic "Motor City" through perfect geography and innovation. Located among four Great Lakes, Michigan accessed vital materials for transportation revolution. The state pioneered automotive advancement from Charles Brady King's first gasoline-powered automobile to Henry Ford's revolutionary assembly line. This industrial transformation made cars accessible to average Americans, reshaping urban development, social structures

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