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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