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Had to struggle through his mother dying and having nothing and having a big business. He had to work hard and avoid people who just wanted his money. Henry Ford really stayed true to his roots because ever since he was little and playing with a watch he was interested in how things work. Bruce Lee sold himself out by going into the movie industry. Instead of doing martial arts for himself he just did it for the money and fame. He sold himself to fame and didn't stay true to himself.
 * Background- Henry Ford was born on July 30th 1863 near to Detroit, Michigan. When Ford was just a teenager his dad gave him a pocket watch. He taught himself how to take it apart and put it back together and was soon known as the local watch repairman. Ford was left devastated when his mom died in 1876. With his father's health deteriorating, Henry was supposed to take over the family farm business but without his mom there he couldn’t bare it, saying "I never had any particular love for the farm—it was the mother on the farm I loved." Ford then left the farm to start an apprenticeship as a machinist. This is how Henry Ford got his start at cars. His motive was to do well and not have to go back to work on the farm. **
 * Problem- One of the major things Henry Ford had to overcome was the Great Depression. Ford Motors was at a new high when the great depression hit. Before their cars couldn’t be made fast enough to keep up with demand but when the great depression settled in there was a surplus of cars that no one could afford. The Great Depression hit all companies very hard and forced many of them to shut down. But Ford Motors stayed strong and managed to survive the Great Depression and help many people by letting them keep their jobs. Once the company got over this hump Ford lead them to greatness and the company still stands today even though Henry Ford does not. **

Rosa Parks only helped some Americans (african americans) while Henry Ford helped all Americans out by inventing the model T. Henry Ford helped the poorer part of america by making his new car affordable. He also set a great example to struggling familes during the depression because his company survived and it gave hope to other Americans. While Rosa Park was extreamly brave in what she did Henry Ford worked so much harder and has an entire company to show for it and cars that still people still use today. Henry Ford rose above the other companies in the midst of a depression. Who doesn't like a come back story? That's what the American dream is all about rising above challenges and that's what Henry Ford did during the depression and that's why he company is still around today.