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biggirl4568

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Identify and discuss who was advantaged and who was disadvantaged by the educational opportunities provided by the dual-track system of schools in the colonial period.
 
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Question 2

Events in the United States during the twentieth century such as the G.I. Bill, Title IX, and educating students with disabilities tended to highlight most directly
 
  a. the increasing lack of interest by the American public in the role of public schools in society.
  b. a continued emphasis on the role of education in promoting a sense of nationalism and creating an American culture.
  c. the increasing influence of the national government in the affairs of public education.
  d. the increasing lack of direction leading to the decay of public education in this country.



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Answer to Question 1

ANSWER: Town schools educated both boys and girls from age 6 to age 13 or 14 as a form of elementary education. Secondary and higher education were reserved for boys. The Latin grammar school was the secondary school for boys. Therefore, boys had more educational opportunities and advantages; girls had drastically fewer opportunities. Those from the lower classes were also denied access to education beyond the town school.

Answer to Question 2

ANSWER: c



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