Which best explains why most people were illiterate during gutenbergs time?

Answer 1

In 1450, there were few machines. Life was hard. Most people spent their time earning a living. Education was a luxury. Even if one could read, there was little to read. Reading matter had to be copied by hand and paper was expensive.

Answer 2

Most people were illiterate during Gutenberg's time due to limited access to education, high costs associated with obtaining books, and a lack of standardized reading materials. Additionally, the majority of the population at that time were engaged in agricultural or manual labor, leaving little time for formal education or reading.