The Radio Act of 1912, one of the first governmental attempts to regular wireless communication, was enacted in part in reaction to what historical event?
A) the election of President Grover Cleveland, known to be a critic of wireless communication
B) the growth in popularity of cellular telephones
C) the sinking of the Titanic
D) celebrations of the 100-year anniversary of the end of the War of 1812

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The Radio Act of 1912 was enacted in response to the sinking of the Titanic, which demonstrated the need for regulation of wireless communication for safety purposes. The act required all radio operators to be licensed and assigned specific frequencies to prevent interference.

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