Question

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:

Thomas Edison's work on electricity, such as the development of the electric light bulb and improvements in electrical distribution systems, made electricity less expensive and more widely available. This was a significant contribution to the Industrial Revolution as it enabled the use of electrical power in factories, homes, and various industries.

• Option A: Eli Whitney invented the cotton - gin (machine for separating cotton fibers from seeds).
• Option C: Samuel Slater brought textile mill designs from Britain to the US.
• Option D: Matthew Perry led the naval force that opened Japan to global trade.

Answer:

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