Good morning, everyone. Today we're going to discuss the history of the postal service. Many people assume that the first stamps were introduced in the UK in 1840, which is true. However, an earlier form of prepaid postage existed in France in the 1650s, but it was not widely adopted. The key point is that the UK's Penny Black revolutionized communication by making postage affordable for ordinary people. Interestingly, the idea of using adhesive stamps actually originated from a schoolteacher named Rowland Hill, who proposed it to the government. His proposal was initially rejected, but after public pressure, it was finally accepted. So, despite earlier experiments, the modern stamp system truly began with the Penny Black.
❓ ¿Cuál es la razón principal que da el orador para la importancia del Penny Black del Reino Unido?
A. Fue el primer sello jamás producido en cualquier país.
B. Hizo que los servicios postales fueran asequibles para el público en general.
C. Fue el primer sello en utilizar un respaldo adhesivo.
D. Fue inventado por un maestro de escuela llamado Rowland Hill.
✅ 正确答案
It made postal services affordable for the general public.