Unit 2: Pioneers, Innovators, Developers Flashcards
(5 cards)
1
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What was Thomas Edison known for?
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He invented the light bulb and phonograph, a machine that could re play sounds ( a record player)
2
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How did Edison influence society?
A
He made electricity common in homes and greatly changed the way people lived, especially as night due to his invention of the light bulb
3
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Who were Lewis and Clark?
A
American explorers who explored newly acquired territory. Tasked by President Thomas Jefferson
4
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What was the impact of the Lewis and Clark expedition?
A
It mapped new lands, gathered scientific data, and opened the way for westward expansion.
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