The telegraph system was a communication network that allowed messages to be sent over long distances using electrical signals. It revolutionized communication during the 19th century by enabling rapid transmission of information.
Related terms
Morse Code: A system of dots and dashes used to represent letters and numbers in telegraph messages.
Transcontinental Railroad: A railway line that connected the eastern and western parts of the United States, which facilitated faster transportation and communication during the industrial revolution.
Samuel Morse: The inventor of the telegraph and Morse Code, whose invention transformed long-distance communication.