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.
❓ Theo bài giảng, tác động chính của việc ra đời con tem bưu chính là gì?
A. Nó đã giảm chi phí gửi thư.
B. Nó làm cho việc giao thư nhanh hơn trước.
C. Nó cho phép người gửi trả trước, làm tăng khối lượng thư từ.
D. Nó đã thay thế đường sắt trở thành phương tiện vận chuyển chính.
✅ 正确答案
It allowed senders to pay in advance, increasing mail volume.