Summary-
In the years after the production of the light bulb, America became more inventive than ever.Electrical exhibitions became popular as people tried to find new ways to use electric lighting. A problem developed though, as light bulb producers had to make less efficient bulbs to avoid patents. It all came down to who originally created the light bulb, and popular opinion suggested that it was Edison himself.American's also began to wonder why they were becoming much more inventive than their European counterparts. Even Edison did not have an answer to this when reporters questioned him. The grip that the electric light bulb had on American's was stronger than in any other country, and it inspired them to go out and create their own wonderful devices. In this time period of inspiration, American's took over the field of invention, which helped launch the country further ahead than those in Europe.
Key Terms-
Franklin Institute
1884 International Electrical Exhibition
Electrical clubs
US Patent System
'Looking Backwards
Pictures-
"Electrical Units History. - Le Blog D'histoire Des Sciences." Le Blog D'histoire Des Sciences. Accessed March 17, 2015. http://histoires-de-sciences.over-blog.fr/2013/11/electrical-units-history.html.
Questions-
Were American and European inventors in huge competition or did they work together?
Why didn't Europe adopt electrical lighting as quickly as the US?
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