Innovations of the 19th Century

Which of the following best describes the primary function of the telegraph invented by Samuel Morse?

• To transmit sound over long distances

• To send coded messages over wires

• To capture and store images

• To generate electrical power

What was a significant impact of the development of Elias Howe's sewing machine in the 19th century

• It led to the invention of the typewriter

• It increased the speed and efficiency of clothing production

• It replaced the need for hand-knitted garments

• It was primarily used for agricultural purposes

Which inventor is credited with the development of the practical electric light bulb?

• Nikola Tesla

• Thomas Edison

• Alexander Graham Bell

• James Watt

How did the invention of the internal combustion engine contribute to the development of transportation?

• It made steam engines obsolete

• It allowed for the creation of faster and more efficient vehicles

• It was primarily used in the textile industry

• It reduced the need for railroads

What was the primary purpose of Samuel Morse's Morse code in the telegraph system?

• To encrypt messages for security

• To simplify the transmission of messages using dots and dashes

• To translate messages into multiple languages

• To improve the sound quality of messages

Which of the following was a challenge faced in the development of the electric light bulb?

• Finding a suitable filament material

• Creating a wireless transmission system

• Developing a color display

• Inventing a new type of battery

What was one of the key advantages of the internal combustion engine over steam engines?

• It required no fuel to operate

• It was more compact and efficient

• It could only be used in stationary machines

• It was easier to repair

Which of the following best describes the impact of the sewing machine on the textile industry?

• It decreased the demand for skilled labor

• It increased the production speed and reduced costs

• It led to the decline of factory-based production

• It was primarily used for decorative purposes

Sears Roebuck Company

• A company that revolutionized the way consumers could buy goods by creating a mail-order catalog.

• A new department store shopping experience.

• Company that created new purchas stocks

• Company that pioneered space travel

African-American Inventor who created a machine that revolutionized the shoe making industry.

• George Granville

• Elijah McCoy

• Lewis Latimer

• Jan Matzeliger