Today we're going to discuss the history of the postal service. In the 19th century, mail was delivered by horse-drawn coaches, which could take weeks to cross a country. The invention of the railway in the 1830s dramatically reduced delivery times. However, it was the introduction of the postage stamp in 1840, particularly the Penny Black in Britain, that made sending letters affordable for ordinary people. Before stamps, the recipient often paid the cost, which led to many refusals. The stamp shifted the cost to the sender, ensuring payment and increasing the volume of mail.
❓ 1840년 우표 도입의 주요 효과는 무엇이었는가?
A. A. 철도를 이용하여 우편 배달을 더 빠르게 만들었다.
B. B. 발송자의 편지 발송 비용을 절감했다.
C. C. 결제 책임이 수신자에서 발신자로 이동했다.
D. D. 그것은 마차의 수를 증가시켰다.
✅ 正确答案
C. It shifted the payment responsibility from the recipient to the sender.