Invention

Invention of Paper

Though there were many great inventions during the Han Dynasty, paper was one of the greatest. Paper was a very important invention because it allowed people to communicate from far distances. This meant that people from different sides of the country, or even outside of the country could share new ideas, teachings, and philosophies. With the invention of paper, more people were able to be educated. This is because, with paper, people started to write books, and books lead to people learning in schools, and school lead to education that went towards strengthening the country. Paper was like the building blocks of life. When it was invented things could run more smoothly because people could communicate, and it was the begining of people easily being able to learn.
Paper was invented by a man named Cai Lun. He invented paper in 104 AD, and presented it to China and the emperor in 105 AD. Cai Lun made paper by using light materials such as bamboo fibers, the inner bark of a mulberry tree, and water. When finished, these materials made a light surface that was perfect to write on. This paper was first used for people to communicate. Another way people first used paper was with education. Paper was a big help when it came to teaching people. The main reason for the invention was because it was light, and easy to use. Before paper was invented, there was another type of paper. Although this “paper” was very heavy and thick. It also had an uneven texture. This paper was usually made out of different materials like bones, and wooden boards. It very hard to be a help to anyone because many people couldn’t even carry it around because it weighed too much.
Paper has changed the lives of many people since it was invented. For example, paper made it possible for someone in America to send a note to someone in China. This lead to people communicating and building off each other, and every country growing bigger and stronger. In a way, paper helped grow friendships between countries. This is because with the invention of paper, instead of countries fighting each other to be the bigger group, countries were communicating and working together to find new ways to live. Paper lead to many inventions later on. For example, the encyclopedia. With paper, this book was able to be invented. Also, paper was the beginning of all these new ideas which finally added up to people inventing a new era of technology with computers and the internet. Paper was one of the first inventions that helps make our world what it is today.