Question

What underlying cause led states to pass laws in the late 1800s requiring children to attend school? a. the necessity of an educated workforce b. the growth of the civil rights movement c. the increasing number of women who worked out of the home d. the increasing rate of youth crime

Answer 1

a. the necessity of an educated workforce

Explanation: Industrialization and urbanization in the late 1800s increased demand for basic literacy, numeracy, and civic skills. Compulsory schooling helped prepare children for new jobs, assimilate immigrants, and provide social order.