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                                               Nikola Tesla
                                               1856-1943

1.  What was Tesla's vision for Niagara Falls and how long did it take to  fulfill his dream?

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2.  What do you think caused him to have a nervous breakdown?

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3.  What did he build at Wardenclyffe and how did he use it?

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4.  What were Tesla's ideas about peace?

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5.  What is the unit of measurement that today is called the "Tesla"?

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6.  Tell about three (3) things Tesla invented.

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7.  Why did  Tesla die in poverty?  _____________________________________________

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