Multiple choice

In the year 1880, this famous historic figure invented holiday lights.

  1. George Washington

  2. Benjamin Franklin

  3. Thomas Edison

  4. Nikola Tesla
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C Correct answer
Explanation

Thomas Edison and his associate Edward Johnson created the first string of electric holiday lights in 1880. This replaced the dangerous practice of using candles on trees.

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