Similar to how we use the internet, phones and television to spread information around the world, in 15th century Europe they used one of the most important pieces of technology ever invented to spread information-the printing press. Before this wonderful invention, news spread mostly via word of mouth, and it took weeks for news to travel. Information could also be shared through handwritten books, but since those were expensive and time consuming, most people couldn’t afford them, and it was really difficult to spread information. But in the mid 1400’s, the printing press changed everything. People were able to print many page copies in a very short time, drastically reducing the time it took to produce a book. Books were then mass produced and since they were less expensive, more people were able to afford them and learn to read and gather information. Ideas spread a lot quicker after the printing press was invented.
This is a fictional interpretation of events that happened during the spread of reformation and the catholic church in the 1500’s. These two ordinary people live in England during the rule of Henry VIII and are tweeting about his ruling and his new religion he created.
John123
Anyone switch over to Anglicanism cuz I haven’t
Mary445
@john123 I have, everyone in my family and our neighbors have #anglicanism
John123
@mary445 Really? I dont want to cuz I dont respect how many times Henry VIII got married and treated his wives #wedandbehead
Mary445
@john123 haha I heard he’s marrying a lot just cuz he wants a male heir
John123
@mary445 yeah the kid’s gonna have like 5 step-moms tho #awkward
Mary445
@john123 I wonder if everyone will go back to the Catholic Church once Henry VIII dies, what do you think?
John123
@mary445 I bet some will, unless his heir carries Anglicanism by force #religionissues
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