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Who carried messages in early postal systems?
Messengers
Why were horses used instead of walking?
They are faster
What did messengers do at relay stations?
Change horses / pass messages
Name ONE place where early postal systems developed
Egypt / China / India / Rome
Why did people start writing more letters?
Printing press helped people read and write
What is ONE reason letters were important?
Communication / business / family contact
What type of transport used horses to carry mail quickly?
Mail coaches
Which came first: trains or mail coaches?
Mail coaches
Why were trains better than horses?
Faster
What did boats help people do with mail?
Send it across oceans / long distances
Which transport could carry mail between countries over water?
Boats
What happened in 1903 that changed mail transport?
Airplane was invented
Why was airmail important?
It was faster
Which is fastest: horse, train, or airplane?
Airplane
Which is slowest: horse, train, or airplane?
Horse
What is a postage stamp used for?
To show payment for sending mail
