Today we're going to discuss the history of the postal service. Before the 19th century, mail delivery was slow and unreliable, often taking weeks for a letter to travel between cities. The invention of the postage stamp in 1840, specifically the Penny Black in Britain, revolutionized communication. For the first time, the sender paid for the postage, not the receiver, which reduced disputes and encouraged people to send more letters. This led to a rapid expansion of postal networks worldwide. However, it wasn't until the late 19th century that mail began to be delivered to rural areas, a service that was initially subsidized by the government.
❓ 1840년 우표 도입의 주요 효과는 무엇이었는가?
A. A. 시골 지역에서 우편 배달이 더 빨라졌다.
B. B. 편지 발송 비용이 크게 증가했습니다.
C. C. 더 많은 사람들이 편지를 보내기 시작했는데, 그 이유는 발신인이 비용을 지불했기 때문이다.
D. D. 정부는 우편 서비스에 대한 자금 지원을 중단했다.
✅ 正确答案
C. More people started sending letters because the sender paid.