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English Renaissance1480-1660
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Key Factors of the Renaissance
1. The adoption of a humanist philosophy
2. The recovery of Greek & Roman classical literature
3. The spread of printing in the latter part of the 15th century
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Time to Read
• With increased wealth (from the Americas), people had more free time and energy to pursue their interests in art, music, politics, and literature.
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Printing Press• The creation of
the printing press in the 1450s encouraged authors to write in their local vernacular, widening the reading audience and promoting the spread of new ideas.
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Humanism
• People began to question the power of church leaders and the Pope.• People began to focus on life on
earth, not just eternal life.