Electric+Industry

=Electricity Industry=

One of the earliest electrical light bulbs was invented by Thomas Edison.

The Light bulb was invented for the basic reason of wanting to see better. They used tungsten to make the filaments of light bulbs. The Effect of the light bulb was revolutionary for people and their homes. Thomas Edison had the idea to sell electricity so everyone could have some.

The first electricity plant was made in Badger City, Wisconsin by Fred L. Holmes.

The industry changed when Nikola Tesla's ideas made possible for the first time harness the power of Niagara Falls.

Electric industry today-today there are many ways to harness electricity. There is wind power, dams, solar power, and nuclear power.

1. The invention of what object was revolutionary for people and their homes? 2. Where was the first electricity plant made? 3. Who are the 5 infulential people mentioned on this page? 4. What are the 2 inventions mentioned? 5. How did the invention of the light bulb revolutionize history?

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