The Early Modern English (EModE) period has been approached in various ways, including considering it as a continuation of Chaucer's English or viewing it as a standard English that emerged during the Renaissance. The development of printing technology, particularly the introduction of the printing press in the 15th century, also played a significant role in shaping EModE. Different scholars have offered varying answers to questions about how long the EModE period lasted and what factors contributed to its emergence. The Cambridge History of the English Language, for example, considers the period from the introduction of the printing press in 1476 to the American Declaration of Independence in 1776. Görlach (1991) proposes that the start of EModE can be dated to around 1500, as existing grammatical structures were redefined and linguistic features such as verb conjugation increased rapidly. However, it is acknowledged that language change is a continuous process, making it difficult to pinpoint exact beginning and end points for the EModE period. The two centuries from 1500 to 1700 are generally considered the core period of EModE.