12 Questions
When was the first message sent using Morse's telegraph system?
1844
How many people claimed to invent the first electrical telegraph by 1838?
62
In which year did Morse present his concept to the U.S. Congress?
1838
Which company built its first transcontinental telegraph line in 1861?
Western Union
What did Samuel Morse develop in 1835 as part of his telegraph system?
Morse Code
What phrase was sent as the first message using Morse's telegraph system?
'What hath God wrought?'
What made telegraph message transmission much faster in 1914?
Automatic transmission system development
In 1864, how many miles of wire did the top telegraph company, Western Union, operate on?
44,000 miles
How much was Western Union valued at in 1864?
$10 million
Between which years did the value of Western Union grow by 11,000 percent?
1857 and 1867
Which Act granted regulatory oversight of telegraph rates to the Interstate Commerce Commission?
Mann-Elkins Act of 1910
What technology diminished the impact of the telegraph by the end of the 19th century?
Radio and Telephone
Learn about the history of the telegraph and Samuel Morse's contributions, including the invention of Morse Code. Explore how Morse presented his concept to the U.S. Congress and its impact on communication.
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