Answer:
Much of history would be lost forever if it wasn't written down. Doing it by hand is tedious and not very consistent. Besides, the ink will eventually fade off over time. With the printing press, it's much more clear and consistent to read. Also the press allowed for anyone to get access to books. Before it was the elite that could only get books. With books printed in mass quantities, it was much easier to access a book. This is why the printing press is considered one of the best inventions of all time.
Explanation:
Their answer was right. I just tweaked it a bit.
