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Question 17 • US History and Geography

How did the success of individuals such as Thomas Edison and Alexander Graham Bell change American culture?

Answer
A
Their success discouraged people from trying to innovate the electricity or telephone industries.
B
Their success encouraged people to start big businesses.
C
Their success encouraged people to experiment and invent new products.
D
Their success discouraged people from working together to create new inventions.

Explanation

Thomas Edison and Alexander Graham Bell became well known for inventions that changed everyday life, including the electric light and the telephone. Their achievements inspired other people to experiment and create new products, so the best answer is “Their success encouraged people to experiment and invent new products.”

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