In which year was the first successful Transatlantic Cable laid, allowing telegraphic communication between Europe and North America? 1848 1858 1866 1875 None Who was the key figure behind the idea and implementation of the first Transatlantic Cable? Thomas Edison Alexander Graham Bell Cyrus Field Samuel Morse None What was the primary challenge faced during the early attempts to lay the Transatlantic Cable? Financial constraints Technological limitations Shark attacks on the cable Political opposition None Which two continents were connected by the first Transatlantic Cable? North America and Asia Europe and Africa South America and Antarctica Europe and North America None What was the significance of the first Transatlantic Cable in global communication? It increased international trade It facilitated diplomatic relations It improved weather forecasting It revolutionized long-distance communication None Time's up