In the 1800s, Horace Mann believed that American schools should be

nonreligious and publicly funded.
set up by churches for their members.
established to educate preachers.
private and paid for by the wealthy.

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In the 1800s, Horace Mann believed that American schools should be nonreligious and publicly funded. He advocated for a system of common schools that would be accessible to all children, regardless of their background or religious affiliation, emphasizing the importance of education for democracy and social improvement.

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