The growing quantity of printed materials fueled literacy and, slowly, a standardization in written languages.

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The increase in printed materials, especially after the invention of the Gutenberg press in the 15th century, made books and other texts more accessible to a wider audience. This accessibility promoted literacy among the general population. Additionally, the need for printers to sell their books in as large a market as possible encouraged the use of a more standardized form of language, contributing to the development of standardized written languages over time.

The Growing Quantity of Printed Materials Fueled Literacy And, Slowly