Telegraph

Definition

The telegraph is a communication system that transmits messages over long distances using coded signals. It was invented in the 19th century and revolutionized global communication.

Related terms

Morse Code: This is a system used for transmitting messages that consists of dots and dashes or short and long signals. It was primarily used with the telegraph system.

Samuel Morse: He was an American inventor who contributed significantly to the development of the telegraph system and created Morse code.

Communication Revolution: This term refers to significant changes in how information is transmitted or shared. The invention of the telegraph played a major role in this revolution during the 19th century.