The telegraph system was a communication network that used electrical signals to send messages over long distances. It allowed people to transmit information quickly and efficiently, revolutionizing long-distance communication.
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Samuel Morse: An inventor who developed the Morse code and played a key role in the development of the telegraph system.
Transatlantic Cable: A cable laid on the ocean floor that connected North America and Europe, enabling transatlantic communication via telegraph.
Western Union: A major company that operated telegraph lines and became synonymous with long-distance communication during the 19th century.