EPISODE · Apr 28, 2022 · 28 MIN
#258 | The War Of The Currents
from English Learning for Curious Minds | A More Interesting Way To Learn English · host Leonardo English
In the late 19th century there was fierce competition to provide electricity to the rapidly industrialising USA. The winner would be rewarded with huge wealth and fame.But who would claim the prize, and how dirty would the fight get?Difference between AC & DCThe Golden Age in AmericaEarly electrical inventionsThe race to invent indoor electric lightingThomas Edison's incandescent electric light bulbWhy Edison pushed for DCThe problems with DCThe opportunity for a monopolyCreating a challenge for Edison's employeesBreaking with TeslaWhat was better: AC or DC?The arrival of George WestinghouseThe battle gets dirty as Edison fears he is losingThe creation of the first electric chairThe execution of William KemmlerWestinghouse's AC system wins the contract for the 1893 World FairThe legacy of The War of CurrentsFull interactive transcript, subtitles and key vocabulary available on the website: https://www.leonardoenglish.com/podcasts/war-of-the-currents ---You might like:🔓 Unlock bonus episodes, interactive transcripts, subtitles & vocabulary lists✨ 5 Powerful Tips for Learning English with Podcasts (Faster & Effectively!) [YouTube]📹 A look inside Leonardo English membership 📧 Join our FREE weekly newsletter---Keywords: Learn English, vocabulary, lessons, idioms, aprende inglés, idiomas, aprender inglês, apprendre l'anglais, imparare l’inglese, ingilizce öğren,英語を習う, تعلم الإنجليزية
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In the late 19th century there was fierce competition to provide electricity to the rapidly industrialising USA. The winner would be rewarded with huge wealth and fame. But who would claim the prize, and how dirty would the fight get? Full transcript, subtitles and key vocabulary available on the website: https://www.leonardoenglish.com/podcasts/war-of-the-currents
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