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                                         Thomas Edison
                                     Born 1847 - Died 1931

1.  Tell about some of Edison's childhood experiments.

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2.  Why did Edison's mother decide to homeschool him?

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3.  What jobs did Edison hold when he was a child?

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4.  What was the name of the company he started in New Jersey?

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5.  How did deafness prove to be an asset to Edison?

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6.  Give an example of Edison's  persistence in making the light bulb.

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7.  Why was it important for Edison to build a power system in New York?

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8.  What else did Edison invent besides the light bulb?

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9.  What would you like to invent?

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Biography at gardenofpraise.com