1. Printing Press WHAT WAS THE MOST IMPORTANT CONSEQUENCE OF THE PRINTING PRESS?

2. Bellwork  In your groups, quickly discuss the historical significance of the printing press. Why does it matter and how did it change the world?  You will need your notebooks, a piece of paper (NOT in your notebook), and a pen or pencil.

3. STEP 1  INDIVIDUAL DOCUMENT ANALYSIS  Analyze your assigned documents and answer the questions on a separate piece of paper.  You will be sharing this with your group. DO YOUR PART!

4. Bellwork  Please take out your Printing Press Documents Graphic Organizers from yesterday.  Absent? Go get your copy form the file.

5. STEP 2  GROUP DOCUMENT ANALYSIS  Share your responses to the questions and as a group, determine the most important information to put into your graphic organizer.

6. SPEED AND SPREAD OF PRINTING  The printing press made printing more efficient and quickly spread throughout Europe. More and more people had access to information.

7. INFLUENCE ON RELGION  The printing press enabled people to publically criticize the Church, leading to a reformation that led to new denominations (branches) of Christianity and conflict.

8. INFLUENCE ON EXPLORATION  The printing press gave people access to maps, inspiring many to begin to explore and travel, eventually connecting the entire world.

9. INFLUENCE ON LITERATURE  Printed the Classics as well as new ideas and spread information, enabling others to build on the existing foundation.

10. STEP 3  FINAL QUESTION  Using your information, answer the final question: What was the most important consequence of the printing press? Be sure to use evidence to support your response. 3-5 sentences.