【单选题】
ThomasAlvaEdison was awarded more patents on inventions than any other
American. When he died in 1931，Americans wondered how they could best show
their respect for him. One suggestion was that the nation observe a minute or two oftotal blackout.All electric power would be shut off in homes， streets and factories.Perhaps this suggestion madeAmericans realize fully whatEdison and his
inventions meant to them.Electric power was too important to the country. Shutting it off for even a short time would have led to complete confusion.
A、blackout was out of the question.On the day ofEdison‘s funeral， many people silently dimmed their lights. In this way they honored the man who had done more than anyone else to put the great force of electricity at his countrymen’s fingertips.