Do you ever wonder what life would be like without electricity? In 1847, Thomas Edison, the inventor of the famous incandescent light bulb, was born. Without his birth, we would not have electricity, which is now a necessity in American civilization. The incandescent light bulb burned longer, replacing carbon filament films. Without the light bulb, or the Industrial Revolution, America would not be what it is today. Thomas Edison was essential to evolution and had an interesting childhood, and the light bulb changed America in many ways throughout the years.
To begin, the famous ,Thomas Edison, was born on “February 11, 1847, in Milan, Ohio”(History). Thomas Edison didn’t receive much of an education as a child and taught himself about his interests. As a 12-year-old, he started working by selling newspapers on a train, allowing him to buy experimental materials and get access to a library (Inventing). At a young age, Edison was interested in chemistry and
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Many years ago, inventors began researching the light bulb and electricity, but Edison was the one to start it all. In 1878, Edison made an announcement saying he knew how to make electric light even though Edison still had a year left of work because he was ended up being wrong (Inventing). “By October 1879, Edison’s team had produced a light bulb with a carbonized filament of uncoated cotton thread that could last for 14.5 hours” (energy). This changed the world forever. Thomas Edison also created many other inventions making the light bulb more practical. The invention of the light bulb changed the world in many ways, including bringing many appliances into the home, and it also changed our way of life, allowing activities to extend into the night. Also, the light bulb led to further advancements, such as electricity and also improved safety. Without the invention of the light bulb, the United States would be