Today we're going to discuss the history of the postal service. In the 19th century, mail was delivered by horse-drawn carriages, which could take weeks to cross a country. The introduction of the railway in the 1830s dramatically reduced delivery times, making it possible to send letters across Britain in just a few days. However, it was the invention of the postage stamp in 1840 that truly revolutionized the system, as it allowed people to prepay for postage, eliminating the need for recipients to pay on delivery. This change increased the volume of mail significantly.
❓ 講義によると、郵便切手の導入の主な影響は何でしたか？
A. それは手紙を送るコストを削減した。
B. それは以前よりも郵便配達を速くした。
C. これにより、送信者は前払いで支払うことができ、郵便量が増加しました。
D. それは鉄道に代わって主要な交通手段となった。
✅ 正确答案
It allowed senders to pay in advance, increasing mail volume.