In what ways did electricity positively impact society? (Select all that apply.)
more control over lighting at home and work
elimination of agricultural slave labor
availability of more electrical appliances
ability to run a car for longer periods of time
I think the answers are 1 and 3 but I am also thinking 4 because I am not sure if they had electric cars in the 19th century, and I didn't read in my texts that they did.
I agree.
There were almost no cars of any kind in the 18th century.
Thank you, 1 and 3 were the only correct answers :)
To determine the correct answers, let's go through each option and evaluate its impact on society:
1. More control over lighting at home and work: This is a valid positive impact of electricity. Before electricity, people relied on natural light or hazardous means like oil lamps or candles for lighting. Electricity provided a safer and more convenient way to illuminate homes and workplaces, allowing people to work and function in well-lit environments.
2. Elimination of agricultural slave labor: While electricity has had broader societal implications, it did not directly lead to the elimination of agricultural slave labor. Changes in societal values, legislation, and movements such as abolitionism played significant roles in ending slavery.
3. Availability of more electrical appliances: This is another correct positive impact of electricity. The availability of electrical appliances improved the quality of life for many people. It made household tasks easier and more efficient, saving time and effort. Electrical appliances such as refrigerators, washing machines, and televisions revolutionized daily life.
4. Ability to run a car for longer periods of time: While electric cars have become increasingly popular in recent years, they were not prevalent in the 19th century when electricity initially began to impact society. Therefore, the ability to run a car for longer periods of time is not directly related to the positive impact of electricity during that specific time period.
Based on this analysis, the correct answers are options 1 (more control over lighting at home and work) and 3 (availability of more electrical appliances). Option 4 is not applicable to the 19th century, as electric cars were not widespread at that time.