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Which technological advancement is credited as a catalyst for the print revolution?

1

The digital computer

2

The indoctrination of reading

3

The rotary press

4

The printing press

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Answer

D. The printing press

Solution:

The printing press is credited with catalyzing the print revolution as it enabled the mass production of texts, making books cheaper and more widely available.

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