Transatlantic Cable
Definition
The Transatlantic Cable was an underwater telegraph line completed in 1866 that connected North America with Europe, allowing for faster communication across continents.
Related terms
Telegraphy: A method of sending coded messages over long distances using wires and electrical signals.
Cyrus Field: Cyrus Field was an American businessman and financier who, in the 19th century, led the effort to lay the first transatlantic telegraph cable.
Information Age: An era marked by the rapid shift from traditional industry to an economy based on information technology. The laying of the Transatlantic Cable was a significant step towards this era.
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AP US History - 6.5 Technological Innovation
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