Flashcard on Thomas Edison

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What did Thomas Edison hand out to earn money for his family?

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Fliers

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What did Thomas Edison learn to send as a young teen?

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Telegrams

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What did Thomas Edison realize about inventing after his first patent?

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Never waste time on things people won't buy.

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What did Thomas Edison do while working as a telegraph operator?

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Worked on his inventions.

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What did Edison's mother do after he struggled in school?

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Taught him at home.

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Who is Thomas Edison?

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An American inventor known for creating the electric light bulb and many other inventions.

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What is a patent?

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A legal right granted to an inventor to exclude others from making, using, or selling their invention.

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What is the significance of Edison's first patent?

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It marked the beginning of his career as a successful inventor.

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What is a telegraph?

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A device that sends messages over long distances using electrical signals.

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Why did Edison focus on inventions that people would buy?

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To ensure that his inventions would be successful and profitable.