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AP European History
Unit 1 – Renaissance and Exploration
Topic 1.3
What significant role did printing technology play in the spread of ideas during Europe's Northern Renaissance?
Printing technology limited access to information only for wealthy Europeans who could afford books.
It allowed faster dissemination and wider reach of new ideas throughout Europe.
Printing technology caused people to lose interest in reading and writing.
It led to an ultimate decline in literacy rates across Europe due to reliance on print media alone.
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