Today we're going to discuss the history of the postal service. Before the 19th century, letters were usually delivered by private messengers, which was expensive and slow. In 1840, Britain introduced the Penny Post, a system where the sender paid a uniform rate of one penny for any letter weighing up to half an ounce. This innovation greatly increased the volume of mail. However, it wasn't until the 1860s that the railway network allowed for faster and more reliable delivery across the country. Later, in the 20th century, airmail became common, but it was initially reserved for urgent correspondence due to its high cost.
❓ ¿Cuál fue la principal ventaja del sistema Penny Post introducido en Gran Bretaña en 1840?
A. A. Redujo el costo de enviar cartas tanto para el remitente como para el destinatario.
B. B. Permitió que las cartas fueran entregadas por tren por primera vez.
C. C. Hizo que el costo del franqueo fuera uniforme independientemente de la distancia.
D. D. Introdujo el correo aéreo para cartas urgentes.
✅ 正确答案
C. It made the cost of postage uniform regardless of distance.