The underlying cause that led states to pass laws in the late 1800s requiring children to attend school was the necessity of an educated workforce. As industries grew and the economy expanded, there was a greater need for a skilled and educated workforce. Laws mandating school attendance were seen as essential for preparing children to meet the demands of a modern economy.
What underlying cause led states to pass laws in the late 1800s requiring children to attend school? (1 point)
O the necessity of an educated workforce
O the increasing number of women who worked out of the home
O the increasing rate of youth crime
O the growth of the civil rights movement
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