Thomas Edison and American Industrialization
The following passage analyzes the impact of innovation in the late nineteenth century.
“During the Age of Invention, American society underwent a profound transformation due to the work of inventors like Thomas Edison. His innovations not only reshaped daily life but also contributed to unprecedented economic growth. Edison’s developments in electric lighting and power generation had a ripple effect across industries, enabling mass production and urban expansion. The extension of the workday and the growth of new industries, in turn, fueled this economic boom. This transformative period laid the groundwork for a modern industrial economy that reshaped the nation’s social and economic landscape.”
Source: David M. Kennedy, Industrialization and American Progress, 1999
According to the passage, which of the following was a significant impact of Thomas Edison’s innovations?
They extended the workday and accelerated industrial growth.
They led to immediate government regulation of all technological advancements.
They solely improved domestic life without affecting industrial methods.
They isolated technological progress to scientific communities and hindered mass production.
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