Today we're going to discuss the history of the postal service. In the 19th century, mail was often delivered by horse-drawn carriages, which could take weeks to cross a country. The introduction of the railway in the 1830s dramatically reduced delivery times. However, it was the invention of the postage stamp in 1840, specifically the Penny Black in Britain, that made prepayment possible and standardized rates. This led to a massive increase in mail volume. By the early 20th century, airmail began for urgent letters, but it was initially very expensive and limited to major cities.
❓ 1840년 우표 도입의 주요 효과는 무엇이었는가?
A. 그것은 철도 운송 비용을 절감했다.
B. 선불 결제를 가능하게 하고 요금을 표준화했습니다.
C. 그것은 최초의 항공 우편 서비스로 이어졌다.
D. 우편물의 양을 줄였습니다.
✅ 正确答案
It made prepayment possible and standardized rates.