Who introduced the printing press to England in 1476?
Answer and explanation
Correct answer: C. William Caxton
- Step 1: William Caxton set up the first printing press in England at Westminster in 1476. Step 2. It made books cheaper. Answer: William Caxton. Why not the others: Tyndale and Wycliffe translated the Bible.
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