Research the history of the automobile for the decade assigned
Look for changes in the design and cost of the car.
What was occurring in society at the time to effect the changes? (Think about the example given in the text from p. 573 - 574 under the "The Natural Environment" where during the oil embargo of the early 1970s, car manufacturers made smaller, more fuel-efficient automobiles.
What happened to automobiles during the 1950s and the 1990s when the economy was healthy?
Be prepared to share your results with the class.
Create a timeline from the start of your decade to the end of it by illustrating how the changes in car design occurred, as well as what events in history affected the design of those automobiles.