Which of the Following Is Not Considered a Consequence of the Printing

question 37

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is not considered a consequence of the printing press?

• A) The rise of the middle class
• B) The concept of the nation-state
• C) An increased sense of community and mutual cooperation
• D) A decline of religious authority
• E) An increase in literacy rates

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