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AP World History: Modern
Unit 1 – The Global Tapestry (1200-1450)
Topic 1.6
What significant impact did the printing press invention have on European society around mid-15th century?
It made handwritten manuscripts more popular due their unique beauty compared with printed texts.
It discouraged local dialects as Latin became universally adopted for printed materials.
It reduced book production costs leading only wealthy people could afford books.
It promoted literacy rates and disseminated new ideas more widely across societies.
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AP World History: Modern - 1.6 Developments in Europe from 1200-1450
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