Which of the Following Statements About Education Policy in Early

question 18

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements about education policy in early Texas history is false?

• A) The Constitution of the Republic of Texas established a public system of education.
• B) The establishment of a public school system in Texas did not occur until it had become a state.
• C) The Constitution of 1876 placed restrictions on how money could be used for public education.
• D) Throughout the entire history of Texas as a state, public education has been a statewide affair.
• E) The debate over public education policy in Texas extends back to the break with Mexico.

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