Increased Socail Activity
With the automobile came increased social activity. People interacted more due to the fact that traveling to social events wasn't a large commitment anymore. This led to more cultural diversity and increased nationwide interactions.
Created Jobs
A more obvious impact from the automobile is the large amount of jobs that it created. Jobs in several fields opened up thanks to the automobile Jobs in factories, industry, convenience stores, gas stations, state police, mechanics and highway opened up all due to the automobile. This was a huge positive impact on America because it greatly decreased the unemployment rate in America.
Created New Communites
The introduction of the automobile in America created many new communities across America. Suburbs were created when people began to move to the outskirts of big cities and commute to work. When this happened it created entirely new communities and ways of life. Farmers also began to fan out into far reaches of the country because they no longer had to be near a port or train tracks. This gave America a chance to develop nearly untouched landscape throughout America.
Increased Ability to Travel
The automobile gave people the ability to travel for leisure. Many people began to travel frequently and this helped better connect people of America. It also helped people better understand other cultures throughout America whether they accepted them or not.