Childhood
What was Edison’s job while he worked for the railroad?
He sold newspapers and candy to passengers
Where was Edison’s Invention Factory located?
Menlo Park, NJ
What is a filament?
The thin wire that glows inside a lightbulb
Name two of Edison’s inventions that made movies possible.
The kinetograph and kinetoscope
What was Edison’s profession before he became an inventor?
Telegraph operator
Which invention inspired Edison’s phonograph?
The telephone
Where did Edison build his first power station?
Pearl Street, NYC
What was the Black Maria?
Edison's movie studio
True or false: Edison’s favorite machine was the steam engine
False- it was the telegraph
What does the phonograph do?
Record and play sound
How long did Edison’s first light bulb stay lit on October 18, 1879?
13 1/2 hours
Name one of Edison’s first movies
The sneeze, boxing match, and dancers