Which invention allowed for quicker communication over long distances during the Industrial Revolution?

The telegraph revolutionized communication during the Industrial Revolution by enabling the instantaneous transmission of messages over long distances. This invention made use of Morse code, which converted textual information into a series of electrical impulses. As a result, information such as news, market data, and personal messages could be communicated much faster than previous methods, which relied on physical transportation or messengers that took significant time to carry messages across distances.

The ability to communicate quickly transformed economic activities, facilitated coordination in businesses, and enhanced connectivity between different regions, ultimately contributing to the rapid industrial growth of the period. In contrast, the telephone, although a notable invention in communication, was developed later and was not prominent during the initial stages of the Industrial Revolution. The steam engine and steamboat, while influential in transport and industry, did not specifically address the need for swift communication.