In history, we learn about many different events that have changed the world. But which events had the most impact? These events have altered the way we live our daily lives and without them, the world wouldn’t be the same. The most important events to impact the world was the invention of the Gutenberg printing press, the effects of World War 1, and the fabrication of the internet. The invention of the Gutenberg printing press had a great impact on the world. The printing press was invented by Johannes Gutenberg in 1440. Before the Gutenberg printing press, books were rare and only the rich were able to afford them. Once the Gutenberg printing press was invented more people had access to books. Ideas were easier to share because people could print their work and distribute it …show more content…
The internet has been around since the 1970s but it wasn’t until the 1990s that it became popular. The internet became a way for people to communicate instantly over great distances. People could also search for information using the internet. The creation of email, social media, and search engines changed the way people all around the world operate. People can now learn, online, anything that they want instead of having to rely on teachers. The internet has changed the way businesses and people interact with each other. Consumers can purchase items online using the internet instead of going to an actual store. Social media is used to get word out about an issue that anyone with the internet can view. Information is exchanged faster than ever before which allows different countries to communicate quickly. People are more informed on what is happening in foreign countries because they can see and read thousands of articles online of what is happening around the world. Everyone is more informed on conflicts around the world so they can better decide how they would like to proceed with their daily