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AP European History
Unit 1 – Renaissance and Exploration
Topic 1.4
What was one direct consequence associated with Gutenberg’s introduction of moveable type printing press in Europe?
A sharp decline in oral tradition across European societies.
Immediate downfall of book illuminators and scribes industry.
Increased production and availability of books leading to affordability.
Rapid shift from farming-based economies to ones based on information trading.
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