The primary Function of Schooling During the 17th and 18th

question 37

Multiple Choice

The primary function of schooling during the 17th and 18th centuries was to

• A) teach reading and writing skills to an illiterate population
• B) prepare children for the world of work
• C) offer day-care services to overburdened working parents
• D) provide children with a proper moral and religious education

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Definitions:

Life Chances

The opportunities that people have in common by virtue of belonging to a particular class.

Class Revolution

A fundamental and profound change in a society's class structure, often associated with social and political upheaval aimed at redistributing power and resources.

Karl Marx

A philosopher, economist, and revolutionary who developed the theory of Marxism, highlighting the class struggle and the need for the working class to overthrow capitalist societies.

Lower Class

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