Question

In the late 1800s, long-distance communication was

Answer 1

The phrase from the paragraph that makes a transition to a different idea is:

"In contrast".

Explanation:

Transition is word or phrase that connects two sentences or ideas that are expressed in an article or essay.

It aids in expressing two ideas that may be different to each other, or may be in sync with each other.

In the mentioned passage, the idea expressed about the changes in the mode of communication is aided by the transition phrase "in contrast", as it helps make the transit from the previous idea and concept to the new and updated one.