Which of the Following Was in Part Responsible for the Growth

question 68

Multiple Choice

Which of the following was in part responsible for the growth in the number of colleges in the late nineteenth century?

• A) The abandonment of the elective system
• B) The adoption of a core curriculum
• C) The use of state and federal grants
• D) The reduction of curricula offerings

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Definitions:

Inferring Environment

A process of deducing the natural conditions and surroundings of a specific area based on present and historical data.

Metamorphosed

Describes rock that has undergone transformation in structure or composition due to heat and pressure.

Interpret Relative Ages

The process of determining the chronological order of geological events or rock layers without necessarily determining their absolute age.

Crosscuts

Geological features that intersect other features, often used in the context of veins or faults cutting across different layers of rock.