About this episode
This episode discusses the impact of the Fordson tractor on global farming, particularly in the Soviet Union after the Bolshevik Revolution.
This episode shares how the Fordson tractor helped change farming around the world, especially in the Soviet Union. The Fordson tractor was created by Henry Ford to make farming easier and faster. After the Bolshevik Revolution in 1917, the Soviet Union needed better tools, so they ordered many tractors and even started building their own. In the end, the Fordson became a symbol of big change and growth in farming. ___________________________ Produced by Michigan History Magazine
Topics covered
- farming
- Fordson tractor
- Soviet Union
- Henry Ford
- agriculture
- historical impact
Keywords
- Fordson tractor
- farming
- Soviet Union
- Henry Ford
- Bolshevik Revolution
- agriculture
- historical change
Mentioned in this episode
Organizations: Soviet Union
Products: Fordson tractor
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