Which of the Following Statements Is True Concerning the Genesis of Public

question 24

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements is true concerning the genesis of public high schools in America?

• A) The public high school originated in Boston (1821) as an alternative to the Latin grammar school.
• B) The high school was designed to prepare young men for a private and public life in a profession that did not require college at public expense.
• C) English was the only language taught along with science, math, history, reading, writing, grammar, and logic.
• D) The high school met the needs of universities to have students with higher levels of education and met the needs of businesses that required job applicants to have more skills and knowledge to be productive at work.
• E) All are true