Good morning, everyone. Today we're going to discuss the history of the postal service in Britain. One key figure is Rowland Hill, who in 1837 proposed a uniform penny post. This meant that the cost of sending a letter was based on weight, not distance. Prior to this, recipients often had to pay high fees, which many could not afford. Hill's reform made postage affordable for the general public. Interestingly, the first adhesive postage stamp, the Penny Black, was introduced in 1840, featuring a portrait of Queen Victoria. It was an immediate success, and within a year, the volume of mail had doubled.
❓ ¿Cuál fue el principal cambio introducido por la reforma postal de Rowland Hill?
A. A. Los costos de envío pasaron a depender de la distancia recorrida.
B. B. El costo de enviar una carta se basaba en su peso, no en la distancia.
C. C. Los destinatarios debían pagar por las cartas que recibían.
D. D. El primer sello presentaba un retrato del Rey Jorge.
✅ 正确答案
B. The cost of sending a letter was based on its weight, not the distance.