How Did 1450 Influence European History

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The events of 1450 served as a catalyst for a gradual turning point in European history that greatly influence Europe and the world for years to come. One of the major inventions of 1450 was the movable type created by Johannes Gutenberg that allowed a simpler, faster, and more cost effective way of printing (Spielvogel 350). The invention of printing led to easy access to the Bible, which in turn sparked a revolution of people making their own religious decisions. Printing with the movable type was simple and fast, and allowed books to spread throughout Europe (Gombrich 168). One of the most popular books at the time was the Bible. Obtaining a copy allowed individual people to read the text and come to their own conclusions and interpretations