During the colonial and early years of the United States, schools were ______ enterprises.

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Schools were not compulsory during this time period, meaning attendance was not required by law. Schools were typically run as private, voluntary enterprises, with families choosing to send their children to school if they believed it would benefit them. The concept of public education funded by the government did not become widespread until much later in American history.

During the Colonial and Early Years of the United States