Question
What kind of education system did Thomas Jefferson envision for America?
A.
A system that would be controlled by the government, not by religious institutions
B.
A system that would be based on teaching religious texts, not nonreligious materials
C.
A system that would provide education to the wealthy, not to the poor
D.
A system that would provide health-related activities, not just educational activities
A.
A system that would be controlled by the government, not by religious institutions
B.
A system that would be based on teaching religious texts, not nonreligious materials
C.
A system that would provide education to the wealthy, not to the poor
D.
A system that would provide health-related activities, not just educational activities
Answers
GPT-4o mini
A. A system that would be controlled by the government, not by religious institutions
Thomas Jefferson envisioned an education system that was secular and supported by the government, ensuring that it was accessible to all citizens rather than being under the control of religious institutions. He believed in the importance of education for the functioning of a democracy and advocated for public education as a means to empower individuals and promote civic responsibility.
Thomas Jefferson envisioned an education system that was secular and supported by the government, ensuring that it was accessible to all citizens rather than being under the control of religious institutions. He believed in the importance of education for the functioning of a democracy and advocated for public education as a means to empower individuals and promote civic responsibility.