The Invention of the Telephone

Khadijah Ahmed

 IHSS

Mr. Roddy

April 29, 2022

The Invention of the Telephone

As cities continue to grow, more need for new inventions became apparent across the country. Almost instantly upon the patenting of the telephone in 1876, it far surpassed the telegraph in ease of use and popularity as a whole. By allowing instant communication over long distances, it became the number one form of communication in the US. By 1900, over 1.9 million telephones were in use by the population. These growing telephone networks were what made urban sprawl possible, and motivated people to move across cities. The telephone, however was very helpful for the economic growth of cities, as well. With telephones, brought the possibility for fast customer contact and outreach to new consumer bases. New demand for product was a result of telephone based advertisement. This demand for more production brought new openings in the workforce, meanwhile further building up the economy. Diversifying companies sought after new members of the workforce per this situation. It increased business This tied in well with the increase in immigration and population expansion in the late 1800's. Major cities across the US began installing the vast telephone system still majorly in use today. Telephone service expanded into Washington D.C. in 1879, and immediately revolutionized the information system of the American population. Reporters could report stories to the press in a matter of hours, as opposed to the lengthy process the telegraph created. Overall, the invention of the telephone undoubtedly brought a new era of communication for Americans and the world alike.




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