Question
In several States, we find laws passed, establishing provision for colleges and academies, where people of property may educate their sons; but no provision is made for instructing the poorer
rank of people, even in reading and writing. Yet in these same States, every citizen who is worth a few shillings annually, is entitled to vote for legislators.10
PART A: In paragraph 9 of "On the Education of Youth in America," how does the quotation, "The constitutions are republican, and the laws of education are monarchical" reinforce Webster's point of view on education?
A. It indicates that the type of education students are receiving poorly prepares them for government service.
B. It asserts that schools should emphasize the merits of the U.S. political system over those of other systems.
C. It emphasizes that the current education laws are contrary to the country's form of government.
D. It describes the educational opportunities shared by wealthy students and poor students.
rank of people, even in reading and writing. Yet in these same States, every citizen who is worth a few shillings annually, is entitled to vote for legislators.10
PART A: In paragraph 9 of "On the Education of Youth in America," how does the quotation, "The constitutions are republican, and the laws of education are monarchical" reinforce Webster's point of view on education?
A. It indicates that the type of education students are receiving poorly prepares them for government service.
B. It asserts that schools should emphasize the merits of the U.S. political system over those of other systems.
C. It emphasizes that the current education laws are contrary to the country's form of government.
D. It describes the educational opportunities shared by wealthy students and poor students.
Answers
GPT-4o mini
C. It emphasizes that the current education laws are contrary to the country's form of government.
This choice best captures Webster's point of view, as it highlights the contradiction between the republican nature of the country's governance (which promotes equality and civic participation) and the monarchical nature of the education laws (which favor the wealthy and exclude the poorer populace from basic education).
This choice best captures Webster's point of view, as it highlights the contradiction between the republican nature of the country's governance (which promotes equality and civic participation) and the monarchical nature of the education laws (which favor the wealthy and exclude the poorer populace from basic education).