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The Printing Press
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Effects of the Printing Press
On Religion….
• For the first time, people could read the Bible and other religious books in their own language.
• People did not have to rely on priests to read to them.
• This led to a major religious movement, known as the Reformation, in the 16th century.
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Effects of the Printing Press
On Literacy…
• With cheaper reading material available, and with the strong belief in education during the Renaissance, more people learned how to read.
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Effects of the Printing Press
On Communication…
• The printing press made it much easier for people to communicate.
• People could more easily explain new ideas, tell stories, teach and send news to distant places.
• People no longer had to rely on the Church and the government for this type of information.
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Effects of the Printing Press
On Learning…
• With more available information, people could learn about the world around the.
• This new learning helped encourage people to
explore new lands during the Age of Exploration, and to make scientific discoveries during the Scientific Revolution.
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Effects of the Printing Press
On Printing…
• Vellum and parchment were made from animal skins and were very expensive.
• Cheaper methods of making paper were introduced to Europe by Arabs.
• Cheaper paper, combined with Gutenberg’s press, helped make book more affordable.