It is but fifteen years since the first line...was constructed in this country and at the present time there are not less than 50 ,000 miles in successful operation on this continent, having over 1 ,400 stations, and employing upwards of 10,000 operators and clerks. The number of messages passing over all the lines in this country annually is estimate at upwards of 5,000,000, producing a revenue of 2,000,000ldots -Atlantic Monthly, March 1860 __ 8. The invention discussed in this article led directly to - A. the expansion of educational opportunities for women B. rapid communication of information to distant locations C. the increased ability of people to work at night D. rapid population growth in the western territories