What was a major consequence of the invention of the printing press?

The invention of the printing press by Johannes Gutenberg in the 15th century revolutionized the spread of information. Before this invention, books had to be copied by hand, a slow and laborious process. The printing press made it possible to produce books much more quickly and cheaply, leading to an explosion in literacy and the dissemination of knowledge.

What was a major consequence of the invention of the printing press?

1. A.A decrease in the number of authors
2. B.A slower pace of information exchange
3. C.An increase in literacy and knowledge spread
4. D.The end of handwritten documents