Then & Now Letter Writing

What was the main way for friends and family to keep in touch when they were far away from each other?

• Sending cards or letters

• Making phone calls

• Sending emails

• Texting

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What makes a handwritten letter special?

• It requires more attention and focus

• It is faster to write than typing

• It can be easily edited

• It is more convenient

What supplies were needed for letter writing in the early days of York?

• Feathers, ink, paper, and knives

• Envelopes, stamps, and sealing wax

• Pens, pencils, and notebooks

• Computers, printers, and internet

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How did people create a seal on their letters?

• Using a special wax and stamp

• Using glue and tape

• Using a stapler

• Using a paperclip

When did mail delivery start right to people's homes?

• 1860s

• 1830s

• 1950s

• 1847

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What was the common writing tool in the 1830s?

• Quill pen

• Fountain pen

• Ballpoint pen

• Metal pen

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When were postage stamps authorized by Congress?

• 1847

• 1860s

• 1950s

• 1830s

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Why do people write letters less nowadays?

• Because there are other options like calling, texting, and emailing

• Because it is more expensive to send letters

• Because people don't know how to write letters

• Because stamps are not easily available

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