Which best explains why the printing press changed printing so dramatically in the 1440s? (1 point)

Question

A multiple copies of the same text could be made simultaneously
B as soon as it was created, it became possible to replicate images
C printing had been banned in previous eras, but now it was permitted
D there was no way to copy texts prior to the invention of the printing press

Answer 1

The best explanation for why the printing press changed printing so dramatically in the 1440s is:

A multiple copies of the same text could be made simultaneously.

The invention of the printing press by Johannes Gutenberg allowed for the mass production of books and texts, making it quicker and more efficient to produce multiple copies, which significantly increased access to information and literature.