What was the state of the U.S. education system in the early 1830s?

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Highly organized and state-supported
Mostly religious or private with no legitimate state systems
Fully secular and publicly funded
Focused on STEM education
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Who was Horace Mann and what was his role in education reform?
A religious leader advocating for private schools
A politician who opposed public education
The first Secretary of Education in Massachusetts who reformed the school system
A famous scientist who developed new teaching methods
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What did Horace Mann believe about education?
It was a privilege for the wealthy
It was the great equalizer and a means to promote democracy
It should be limited to religious teachings
It was unnecessary for industrial society
4.
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How did the quality of education vary across the United States during the reform period?
The West had the most advanced schools
The South had the best education system
The Northeast had well-trained teachers, while the South and West had less qualified teachers
It was consistent across all regions
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What change did teaching undergo in the Northeast during the reform period?
It became a less respected profession
It focused solely on religious instruction
It opened up professional opportunities for women
It was restricted to men only
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
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What is one modern issue in education reform related to the school year?
The school year should be abolished
The school year is too short and should be lengthened
The school year should focus only on arts education
The school year is too long and should be shortened
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MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
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What is the argument for linking teacher pay to student performance?
It is opposed by all education reformers
It incentivizes educators to improve student outcomes
It creates a fair system for all teachers
It has no impact on teaching quality
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