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QuizMultiple Choice

Effects of Technology on 1800s Society

Question 10 • Crowley Credit Recovery US History Studies Since 1877 A

How was the telephone different from the telegraph?

Answer
A
The telephone allowed for instant communication over a distance.
B
The telephone allowed for voice communication over a distance.
C
The telephone was generally used only in offices.
D
The telephone was generally used only by trained operators.

Explanation

The telegraph sent messages over a distance using coded signals, such as Morse code. The telephone transmitted people’s voices, allowing them to speak to one another over a distance. So the key difference is voice communication, making B, “The telephone allowed for voice communication over a distance,” correct.

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