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Praxis II PLT K-6

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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.
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