Alexander Graham Bell

High school (ages 12+)
Science & Technology

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1. When was Alexander Graham Bell born?March 3, 1847
2. When did Alexander Graham Bell die?August 2, 1922 (age 75)
3. Where was Alexander Graham Bell born?Edinburgh, Scotland
4. What is Alexander Graham Bell known for?Inventing the first practical telephone and securing its patent
5. What did Alexander Graham Bell invent that changed how we talk?He invented the telephone, the first device that let people speak to each other over long distances. On March 10, 1876, he sent a clear voice through wires to his assistant, proving the idea worked.
6. Why did Bell care so much about people who couldn't hear?His mother and wife were deaf, so he wanted to find ways to help people who had trouble hearing and speaking. He made tools to test hearing and to make communication easier for them.

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