Question

question 10 of 10
how did thomas edison contribute to the industrial revolution?
a. he invented a machine for separating cotton fibers from seeds.
b. he made electricity less expensive and more readily available.
c. he brought designs for a textile mill from great britain to the
united states.
d. he led the naval force that opened japan to global trade.

Explanation:

• Option A: The cotton - gin was invented by Eli Whitney, not Thomas Edison.
• Option B: Thomas Edison made significant contributions to the electrical industry. His work on the electric light bulb and the development of electrical distribution systems made electricity less expensive and more readily available. This was a crucial aspect of the Industrial Revolution as it powered factories, homes, and new technologies.
• Option C: Samuel Slater brought textile mill designs from Britain to the US, not Edison.
• Option D: Matthew Perry led the naval force that opened Japan to global trade, not Edison.

Answer:

B. He made electricity less expensive and more readily available.