With the Industrial Revolution, the
print industry also grew. The first products
of the press were restricted to an audience
of literate elites. It was only in the mid 19th
century, with further development in
technologies, transportation and literacy
newspapers began to reach out to a
mass audience. People living in different
corners of the country found themselves
reading or hearing the same news.
For what purpose did the Europeans use the printing press in the beginning ?
Answer & explanation
Correct answer: option 2
The first attempts at printing books using modern technologies
began in Europe. This technique was first developed by Johann Gutenberg in
1440. Initial attempts at printing were restricted to religious books.