Alexander Graham Bell and the Telephone

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Alexander Graham Bell and the Telephone

• By Savanna Williams

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Introduction

• Alexander Graham Bell is most famous for his
  invention of the telephone
• Bell was also a teacher for people who were deaf
  and mute

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Background

• Alexander Graham Bell was born in Scotland in
  1847
• Bell moved to America in 1871
• He began work on his first invention at the age
  of 12
• His family and close friends called him Aleck

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The Telephone

• Bell was interested in speech and sound because
  both his mother and wife were deaf
• The first words transmitted across the telephone
  were, Watson, come here I want you

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How Has the Telephone Made Life Better?

• The telephone makes it easier to communicate
• If there is an emergency, dial 911 on the
  telephone for help

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What I Learned

• Alexander Graham Bell was very smart
• Bell thought it was important to help teach the
  deaf and mute
• He invented many things, including the telephone