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printing press/books Flashcards

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Precursors to printing press

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ancient precursors: cave painting, clay tablets

modern precursors: chinese clay stamps, korean moving metal type

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Johann Gutenberg

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invented printing press in 15th century

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Invention of the printing press & its consequences

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loosened the power of the catholic church (they are no longer sole holders of information), message spread more quickly (especially scientific info and news), increased literacy

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Enlightenment

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philosophical and intellectual movement in 18th century europe

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protestant reformation

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martin luther and his 95 theses

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industrial revolution

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mechanization of industries…..people gain leisure time and can read more….now they can read fiction (DIME NOVELS AND PULP FICTION)

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