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 ?

To print school books To print religious texts To print maps to print money

To print religious texts

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.