Consider the role of communication in the 19th century. Letters, delivered by postal services, were the primary means of long-distance personal communication, often taking days or weeks to reach their destination. Telegraphs offered faster, but more expensive and less personal, messages. News spread through newspapers, which were printed daily or weekly. This slow pace meant that information traveled at a much different rate than today. Based on the text, which of the following statements best highlights a significant difference in communication between the 19th century and the 21st century?
A) People in the 19th century wrote more letters than people today.