Printing Press On Exploration Dbq Analysis

The printing press had a bigger impact on Exploration. The distribution of Columbus's letter influenced exploration. He had told the King that on his 30 day journey he had, “found many islands inhabited by men without number”(Document.D). He said he,”took possession for our most fortunate king”(Document.D). Now this letter was published in Spanish,French,German,Latin,etc. The letter was distributed to these native languages countries allowing people to know what had been found. This means Columbus’s letter had been not only translated, but also copied to have others around Europe to have it. During around 1490 and 1500 more printing presses were out which made copying and reproduction of documents easier and faster(Document.A).

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