Which statement below best describes why so few children attended schools in America prior to the Civil War?

There were not nearly enough qualified teachers.

Few children knew how to read printed material.

Most parents did not care for any education.

Children often worked alongside their parents.

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Abby Villa

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27 November, 09:14

Which statement below best describes why so few children attended schools in America prior to the Civil War?

There were not nearly enough qualified teachers.

Few children knew how to read printed material.

Most parents did not care for any education.

Children often worked alongside their parents.

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Angel Henderson · Answer 1

The best option from the list would be that " Few children knew how to read printed material," since there was very little focus on childhood education, especially in the South.

Which statement below best describes why so few children attended schools in America prior to the Civil War?There were not nearly enough qualified teachers.Few children knew how to read printed material.Most parents did not care for any education.Children often worked alongside their parents.