Impact of Electricity on American Homes

What was one of the main reasons electric lighting became more popular than candles or lanterns?

• It produced more smoke.

• It required more maintenance.

• It was more expensive.

• It was brighter and cleaner.

Which of the following appliances was NOT mentioned as making household tasks easier?

• Electric iron

• Electric stove

• Electric vacuum cleaner

• Electric sewing machine

How did electric refrigerators change food storage?

• They were less reliable than ice boxes.

• They increased the need for preservatives.

• They allowed food to be stored for longer periods.

• They made food spoil faster.

What architectural change was made possible by electricity?

• Windows became a necessity.

• Natural lighting was no longer essential.

• Buildings became shorter.

• Roofs became flatter.

When did rural communities in the South generally receive electricity?

• In the late 1910s

• In the late 1920s

• In the late 1930s

• In the late 1940s