Thesis
Thomas Edison was not the first to try and create a light bulb, but he was the first to create one efficient enough to market. Thomas Edison's light bulb was a turning point in the 1800s because it completely changed how electricity was used and began a whole new revolution of many different electrical devices. All of them made possible by the power grids, wiring, and outlets specifically created for the light bulb. It was also one of the greatest electric technological advancements in that time period. It also changed how people began lighting places, it became easier, brighter, and way more efficient than a flame. It began a new era of the light bulb and it became a huge part of daily life and culture.
"I have not failed. I've just found 10,000 ways that won't work." -Thomas Edison