Which of the Following Best Explains the Federal Government's Motivation

question 104

Multiple Choice

Which of the following best explains the federal government's motivation for being involved in education policy in the 1950s?

• A)The federal government believed that education is an important part of defense.
• B)The federal government was concerned with the effects of income inequality on the education system.
• C)The federal government believed that states had largely failed to provide an adequate education system.
• D)The federal government believed that education is important for a strong economy.

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