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elizabeth18

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Thomas Jefferson's Bill for the More General Diffusion of Knowledge is an important benchmark in the history of public education because it
 
  a. was the first legislative attempt by a state to take over schools and use them for social, political, and economic purposes.
  b. represents the first time a national leader took the initiative to create a national system of public education.
  c. marked a transition in the broad purpose of schooling from religious instruction, as had existed in the colonial period, to public schools based on the needs of a democratic society.
  d. challenged the ability of the federal government to intervene in the affairs of public schools.

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When Thomas Jefferson tried to establish public education in Virginia, his primary purpose was to
 
  a. promote a knowledgeable citizenry.
  b. provide education for all children.
  c. require schools to teach general education and vocational skills.
  d. require professional training for teachers.



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Answer to Question 1

ANSWER: c

Answer to Question 2

ANSWER: a




elizabeth18

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Reply 2 on: Jul 31, 2018
Gracias!


covalentbond

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Reply 3 on: Yesterday
Excellent

 

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