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OpenStudy (mai_mai_312):

HELP!!! When did European nations begin offering education to all children? When did the United States start public education?

OpenStudy (mai_mai_312):

ok thank you @queenof17

OpenStudy (isuckatschool43):

In 1790, Pennsylvania state constitution called for free public education but only for poor children. It was expected that rich people would pay for their children's schooling. In 1817, A petition presented in the Boston Town Meeting called for the establishing of a system of free public primary schools. Main support came from local merchants, businessmen and wealthier artisans. Many wage earners opposed it, because they didn't want to pay the taxes. In 1820, the first public high school in the U.S., Boston English, opened. In 1827, Massachusetts passes a law making all grades of public school open to all pupils free of charge. As for European nations, you can read this: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/History_of_education#Europe I hope this helped :D

OpenStudy (mai_mai_312):

Thank you! @isuckatschool43

OpenStudy (isuckatschool43):

You're welcome!

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