72-73 Genius at Work

What was a major impact of the invention of the telephone in the 1870s?

• It made travel faster.

• It had a big impact on industry and life in America.

• It reduced the need for railroads.

• It stopped the growth of new industries.

When was Alexander Graham Bell's first telephone patent issued?

• March 7, 1876

• March 7, 1878

• March 7, 1880

• March 7, 1882

What did Thomas Edison invent?

• The telephone

• The phonograph

• The steam engine

• The airplane

What was a result of new inventions in America in the late 1800s and early 1900s?

• Decreased demand for labor

• Slower pace of life

• New industries were created

• Less need for electricity

What did Edison invent in 1879 after testing 3,000 different materials?

• The first telephone

• A long-lasting lightbulb

• The first radio

• A new type of battery

In what year did Edison develop the world's first central electric-light power station?

• 1882

• 1879

• 1890

• 1901

Where was Edison's workshop located that became the birthplace of almost 2,000 inventions?

• Menlo Park, New Jersey

• Silicon Valley, California

• Boston, Massachusetts

• Austin, Texas

Who is credited with inventing the first practical electric light bulb?

• Alexander Graham Bell

• Thomas Edison

• Nikola Tesla

• George Westinghouse

What was a significant consequence of the widespread adoption of electric power in the early 20th century?

• Increased reliance on steam engines

• Growth of urban areas

• Decline in industrial production

• Reduction in communication speed

Which invention is Thomas Edison NOT credited with?

• The electric light bulb

• The phonograph

• The motion picture camera

• The telephone