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.
❓ Согласно лекции, каков был основной эффект введения почтовой марки в 1840 году?
A. A. Это снизило стоимость доставки почты на дальние расстояния.
B. B. Это сделало доставку почты быстрее, чем раньше.
C. C. Это позволяло отправителям платить заранее и стандартизировало тариф.
D. D. Это привело к созданию международного почтового союза.
✅ 正确答案
C. It allowed senders to pay in advance and standardized the rate.