The Impact of Thomas Edison

It stimulated a lighting industry that quickly spread through cities and towns across the country.

Americans gained control over light in homes and offices at any time of day, and networks of wires were brought into homes and offices, making it easy to add appliances and other machines.

Large central power stations, starting with Niagara Falls.

<p>Low cost lighting and nationwide electrification became fundamental parts of twentieth century America.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>The text does not provide information about women's roles in factories during the time of industrialization.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>104 dollars per year</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>twelve to fourteen hours per day, six days per week</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>no workers' compensation or health care benefits, most employers simply fired the injured worker</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>to support themselves if they went against societal expectations and chose not to marry</p> Signup and view all the answers

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