Good morning, class. Today we're going to discuss the history of the postal service. Before the 19th century, mail delivery was slow and unreliable. Letters were carried by horse riders or ships, and delivery could take weeks or even months. In 1840, the first postage stamp, the Penny Black, was introduced in Britain. This changed everything. It made prepayment possible and standardized the cost, regardless of distance. As a result, mail volume increased dramatically. By the late 19th century, railways and steamships sped up delivery, and the first international postal union was formed in 1874 to coordinate cross-border mail.
❓ 강의에 따르면, 1840년 우표 도입의 주요 효과는 무엇이었는가?
A. A. 장거리 우편 배송 비용을 절감했습니다.
B. B. 그것은 우편 배달을 이전보다 더 빠르게 만들었다.
C. C. 발신자가 요금을 선불로 지불할 수 있게 했으며 요금을 표준화했다.
D. D. 그것은 국제 우편 연합의 결성으로 이어졌다.
✅ 正确答案
C. It allowed senders to pay in advance and standardized the rate.