Understanding Telegraphs and Morse Code

Who were the inventors behind the development of Morse code?

• Alexander Graham Bell and Thomas Edison

• James Watt and Michael Faraday

• Samuel Morse and Alfred

• Nikola Tesla and Guglielmo Marconi

What is necessary for a telegraph system to function effectively?

• A satellite and GPS system

• A transmitting and receiving end connected by a wire or cable

• A radio and antenna

• A smartphone and internet connection

What happens when you press down on the telegraph key bar?

• It sends a voice message

• It completes a circuit loop, creating an electric current

• It disconnects the circuit

• It sends a text message

Which materials are needed to create a simple telegraph key?

• A smartphone, charger, and headphones

• An index card, hole punch, paperclip, and metal brads

• A computer, mouse, and keyboard

• A book, pen, and paper

What eventually matched the speed of the telegraph for long-distance communication?

• Smoke signals

• Telephones

• Carrier pigeons

• Postal services