Today we're going to discuss the history of the postal service. In the early 19th century, mail was delivered by horse-drawn coaches, which was slow and often unreliable. Then, in 1830, the first railway mail service began in England, drastically reducing delivery time. However, it wasn't until 1840 that the penny post was introduced, making it affordable for ordinary people to send letters. This innovation led to a massive increase in mail volume. Interestingly, the first adhesive postage stamp, the Penny Black, was issued in the same year.
❓ What two significant postal innovations occurred in 1840?
A. The first railway mail service and the Penny Black stamp
B. The penny post and the first adhesive postage stamp
C. Horse-drawn coaches and the penny post
D. The first railway mail service and the penny post
✅ 正确答案
The penny post and the first adhesive postage stamp