What Was the Rationale for the First Intelligence Test

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Multiple Choice

What was the rationale for the first intelligence test?

• A) to identify children at risk of falling behind in school
• B) to compare children of different racial and ethnic backgrounds
• C) to measure IQ scores to determine genius-level abilities in children
• D) to create separate classrooms for high- and low-intelligence children

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Definitions:

Clinton's Big Ditch

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Erie Canal

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