The Invention of the Telegraph

What event in Samuel Morse's life led him to consider the need for instant communication?

• His financial struggles

• The death of his wife

• His journey to Europe

• His encounter with a Bostonian

Why did Samuel Morse travel to Europe in 1829?

• To become a qualified artist

• To develop the telegraph

• To escape his personal loss

• To study electromagnets

What was the key technological insight that Morse gained during his voyage back to America?

• Electricity can travel instantaneously over wires

• Art can be a form of communication

• Telegraphs were already developed in Europe

• Electromagnets are not useful for communication

What was one of the main challenges in creating the telegraph?

• Competing with other inventors

• Developing a code for messages

• Building the electrical components

• Finding a reliable power source

Which of the following was NOT a competitor in the race to develop telegraph technology?

• Gaus in Germany

• Edison in America

• Leedstone and Cook in England

• Morse in America