Practice Quiz

Praxis II: PLT K-6 Exam Prep

Category - Praxis PLT K-6

Start a Study Session Sign up for Question of the Day

Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of the common school?

  1. Schooling would be available to all people
  2. Attendance is the birth right of all American citizens
  3. Provided education to immigrants to develop them into productive citizens
  4. Was in session all year regardless of season
Explanation

Answer: D - Common schools were not in session all year regardless of season. They did provide schooling to all people, even immigrants, in order to prepare them for work. Attendance was considered a birth right for all American citizens. Individuals such as Horace Mann believed that common schools would provide students with an opportunity for all individuals receive equal opportunities in employment.

Previous Next
Was this helpful? Upvote!
Login to contribute your own answer or details
Start a Study Session Sign up for Question of the Day

Top questions

Related questions

Most popular on PracticeQuiz