Which Event Led to the Radio Act of 1912 (Which

question 40

Multiple Choice

Which event led to the Radio Act of 1912 (which required most large ships to carry wireless technology) ?

• A)Fessenden's 1906 Christmas Eve transmission
• B)The sinking of the Titanic
• C)David Sarnoff's wedding
• D)Lee De Forest's Eiffel Tower broadcast

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