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AP European History
Unit 1 – Renaissance and Exploration
Topic 1.4
How did the invention of the printing press impact scientific development during the Renaissance?
It caused a decline in scientific inquiry as people focused more on technological innovations like printing.
It slowed down scientific progress as researchers became preoccupied with publishing rather than conducting experiments.
It led scientists to abandon their studies due to concerns about intellectual property theft.
It accelerated the spread and critique of reliable scientific findings, fostering advancements and innovation.
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