How Did the Spread of Public Schools in the 1820s

question 29

Multiple Choice

How did the spread of public schools in the 1820s and 1830s change teaching?

• A) More school districts hired women as cheap instructors.
• B) Teachers acquired an elevated status as professionals.
• C) Most teachers received an increase in pay.
• D) Districts required that all teachers possess college degrees.

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