Question

Members of the common-school movement believed that all children should:
A) learn in the same place regardless of their backgrounds
B) receive the bulk of their education at home
C) learn a trade in school rather than study academic subjects
D) attend school for eight hours a day, every day

Answer 1

Answer:A) learn in the same place regardless of their backgrounds.

Explanation:

The common school movement can be define as an effort that initiated in 1800s.

The aim of the movement was to provide the free education to all the students inspite of considering their class, heritage and wealth. They must learn at the same place.

Horace Mann started this movement. He was the secreatry of Secretary of the Massachusetts State Board of Education in 1837.

Answer 2

Members of the ‘common-school movement’ believed that all ‘children’ should learn in the same place ‘regardless of their backgrounds’.

Option: A

Explanation:

• Horace Mann was known for his philosophy on common schooling and was also referred to as the ‘Father of Common school’.  

• He believed that education was universal and ‘everyone has a right’ to be educated.  

• They should have the opportunity to attend school irrespective of social status or income.  

• The common education is meant for all living in the society.