USA HISTORY

WESTWARD EXPANSION INDUSTRIALIZATION URBANIZATION 1870 1900

SECOND INDUSTRIAL REVOLUTION

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
How did Thomas Edison’s light bulb promote economic growth?
A
It allowed factories to stay open longer.
B
It allowed people to communicate faster.
C
It was really expensive to use.
D
People liked kerosene lamps better so they bought more of those.
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Thomas Edison’s carbon-filament incandescent bulb, or electric lighting, was one important invention that made the rise of cities possible. After Edison patented his bulb in 1879, factories quickly invested in electric lighting technology, which promised their businesses longer hours and more efficiency.

Detailed explanation-2: -LIGHT AND ELECTRICITY Edison invented the incandescent light bulb in 1879. It promoted economic growth because it made it possible to light factories as well as homes more safely than kerosene lamps.

Detailed explanation-3: -Answer and Explanation: Prior to the Industrial Revolution, people were more dependent on the sunlight, but during the Industrial Revolution, the invention of the light bulb allowed factory owners to run their business in the night. This resulted in an increase in the production of goods.

Detailed explanation-4: -In the late Victorian period, the invention of the light bulb provided a much safer alternative to the open flame of the gaslight, especially in the often hazardous atmospheres of factories. Distribution networks were gradually expanded, the electricity being provided by coal-powered generators.

Detailed explanation-5: -Working Hours. One of the most notable impacts of the light bulb was that it made longer work hours possible. While a longer work week often meant abuse of the working class, increased nighttime productivity helped spur industrial advancements.

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