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Morse was initially rejected for telegraph funding by which entity?

  • U.S. Congress

  • British Parliament

  • French Senate

  • Harvard University

Answer

**U.S. Congress** initially rejected Samuel Morse's request for funding for his telegraph invention due to skepticism about its practicality and concerns over the potential disruption it could bring to existing communication systems. The invention faced resistance and doubts, but Morse persisted in demonstrating its potential, leading to eventual acceptance and widespread adoption.
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