Edison/Bell FA

Many of Thomas Edison's early inventions changed life for Americans in the area of

• farming

• manufacturing

• transportation

• communication

What invention did Watson help with?

• telegraph

• telephone

• Graham's kite

• Visible Speech

What was one change to American society caused by Thomas Edison's invention of a long-lasting light bulb?

• Industrial production decreased.

• Larger buildings were constructed.

• Factory employees worked longer hours.

• People moved from cities to farms.

How did Alexander Graham Bell revolutionize communications?

• He invented the telephone.

• He invented the hearing aid.

• He invented the grain mill.

• He invented the television.

What inventions are Thomas Edison known for? Select all that apply.

• the phonograph

• motion pictures

• the microwave

• the light bulb

Thomas Edison had over 1000 patents to his name.

• True

• False

What invention did Bell want to IMPROVE? (make better)

• Visible Speech

• hydrofoil

• telegraph

• telephone

How did Alexander Graham Bell revolutionize communications?

• He invented the telephone.

• He invented the hearing aid.

• He invented the grain mill.

• He invented the television.