Good morning, everyone. Today we're going to discuss the history of the postal service. Many people assume that the postal service began with the invention of stamps in the 19th century, but in fact, organized mail delivery dates back much further. For example, in ancient Persia, a system of mounted couriers operated along the Royal Road, allowing messages to travel quickly across the empire. However, this service was reserved for government use only. It wasn't until the 16th century that private individuals in Europe could send letters, and even then, the recipient, not the sender, usually paid the postage. This system remained until the introduction of the penny post in Britain in 1840, which shifted the cost to the sender and made mail affordable for everyone.
❓ Según la conferencia, ¿cuál fue un cambio significativo que trajo el correo de penique en Gran Bretaña en 1840?
A. A. Permitió por primera vez el uso gubernamental del servicio postal.
B. B. Hizo que el remitente fuera responsable del costo del franqueo.
C. C. Introdujo el uso de mensajeros montados a lo largo del Camino Real.
D. D. Restringió la entrega de correo privado a personas adineradas.
✅ 正确答案
B. It made the sender responsible for the postage cost.