A legend is a story about people or events which have been written down in history. Historical facts give the legend an element of truth and make it more interesting. A legend can impart a lesson or moral to the listeners. A story, on the other hand, can be made up about imaginary people, fictional circumstances and events told for entertainment. A story can be a depiction of a journey. We follow the characters of the story as they travel on their journey.
It was the "c. introduction of the assembly line" that enabled mass production in the 1920s, since this meant that products could be made with a division of labor.
He thought it was weak and that it was quite possible to develop a profitable trade with Mexico. His comments stirred businessmen and politicians to consider expanding into Texas.