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Technology and Society in the Industrial Age

Question 7 • EAP-Virginia and US History A CR

How was the telephone different from the telegraph?

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

Explanation

The telegraph sent messages as coded signals, which people had to interpret and turn into words. The telephone carried a person’s voice, allowing people to speak directly to one another. Therefore, the correct choice is “The telephone allowed for voice communication.”

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