Today we're going to discuss the history of the postal service. In the early 19th century, mail was delivered by stagecoach, which was slow and unreliable. Then, in 1838, the first railway mail service began in England, drastically reducing delivery times. However, it wasn't until 1840 that the penny post was introduced, making it affordable for ordinary people to send letters. This reform, led by Rowland Hill, required a uniform rate regardless of distance. Interestingly, the first adhesive postage stamp, the Penny Black, was issued in the same year. So, while the railway improved speed, the penny post revolutionized access.
❓ 강의에 따르면, 1840년의 페니 우편 제도의 주요 영향은 무엇이었는가?
A. 일반 대중의 편지 발송 비용을 절감했습니다.
B. 그것은 우편 배달을 역마차보다 더 빠르게 만들었다.
C. 최초의 철도 우편 서비스를 도입했다.
D. 거리에 따라 다른 요금이 적용되었습니다.
✅ 正确答案
It reduced the cost of sending letters for the general public.