Question

which statement about thomas edison is true?
a. he created the first system of mass manufacturing.

b. he created the first company for distributing electricity.

c. he developed the first steam engine in the united states.

d. he revolutionized the machines used to plant crops.

Explanation:

• Option A: The first system of mass manufacturing was related to the assembly line, not Edison.
• Option B: Thomas Edison established the Edison Electric Illuminating Company, which was involved in distributing electricity, and this is accurate.
• Option C: The steam engine development in the US was not by Edison; steam engines pre - dated his work and were developed by others.
• Option D: Edison was not involved in revolutionizing crop - planting machines; that was more related to agricultural inventors like Cyrus McCormick.

Answer:

B. He created the first company for distributing electricity.