I WONDER - When Was The Internet Invented?

In 1958, President Eisenhower established ARPA to advance US technology. This led to the creation of ARPANET in 1969, an early form of the internet, aimed at maintaining US military technological superiority. In 1971, email was invented, allowing messages to be sent between computers.

Who was the US President responsible for forming ARPA in 1958?

• John F. Kennedy

• Dwight D. Eisenhower

• Lyndon B. Johnson

• Richard Nixon

What was the primary goal of ARPANET when it was created in 1969?

• To connect businesses globally

• To enhance American military technology

• To provide entertainment services

• To support educational institutions

In what year was ARPANET developed?

• 1958

• 1971

• 1965

• 1969

What is the more common name for electronic mail, invented in 1971?

• Text message

• Fax

• Instant message

• Email

What was the purpose of inventing email in 1971?

• To enhance video conferencing

• To create a social network

• To send messages from one computer to another

• To develop a new programming language