In the Early 20th Century,a Key Function of Education in the Colonies

question 30

Multiple Choice

In the early 20th century,a key function of education in the colonies was to do all of the following except:

• A)Create leadership qualities in the local population.
• B)Convince local children that they were inferior to those who had colonized them.
• C)Convince subject people to buy products offered by the colonizing power.
• D)Show colonial subjects that they (the colonizers)were offering something of value to the country they had taken over.
• E)Create independence in the colony.

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Definitions:

Conscience Orientation

A perspective focused on ethics, morality, and the internalized sense of right and wrong.

Authoritative

Refers to a parenting style characterized by high responsiveness and high demands, considered one of the most effective approaches.

Authoritarian

Describes a governing system with strict obedience to authority at the expense of personal freedom.

Permissive

A parenting or leadership style characterized by low demands with high responsiveness, where adults are more lenient and may avoid setting firm boundaries.