Today we're going to discuss the history of the postal service. In the 19th century, before the introduction of the penny post in 1840, sending a letter was very expensive, and the cost was usually paid by the recipient, not the sender. This meant that many people could not afford to receive mail. The reform was largely driven by Rowland Hill, who proposed that postage should be paid in advance and at a uniform rate regardless of distance. His idea was to make mail affordable for everyone, which would increase the volume of letters and ultimately benefit the economy. The first adhesive postage stamp, the Penny Black, was issued in May 1840.
❓ Según la conferencia, ¿cuál fue la razón principal de la reforma postal en el siglo XIX?
A. Para reducir el costo de enviar cartas para el remitente.
B. Para hacer que el correo sea asequible para todas las personas.
C. Para aumentar la velocidad de entrega del correo.