Question

this is an excerpt of a speech by president calvin coolidge in 1928. the field of electricity will be most closely associated in future years with the name of edison. it has been ass by his researches. steinmetz, who should be an authority, said edison had done more than any other man to developing and distributing electrical energy he literally brought light to the dark places of the earth. based on this excerpt, what impact did edisons innovation have on american culture? transportation networks were made less accessible. political institutions experienced greater instability. people gained more time for recreation and commercial activities. specific communities in urban areas obtained better wages.

Explanation:

Edison's work in electricity, especially with lighting, extended the hours available for activities. Electric - lighting allowed people to engage in recreation and commercial activities after dark, which was not easily possible before. The other options are not related to the impact of electricity innovation.

Answer:

People gained more time for recreation and commercial activities.