Question 1

Conant found that a major distinction between the Soviet Union's education and American education was the focus on the individual. Arthur Kessler _________.

Accepted Answer

Arthur Kessler agreed with Conant's observation about the focus on the individual but felt that Conant was sacrificing the pursuit of knowledge to social goals.

Question 2

The American economy during the 1920s and continuing to the end of World War II encountered many tumultuous circumstances. Which factor(s) contributed to the American economy during this time?

Accepted Answer

The 1929 stock market crash marked the beginning of the Great Depression, severely impacting the American economy. The New Deal legislation, introduced by President Franklin D. Roosevelt, was a series of programs and reforms aimed at economic recovery and relief during the Great Depression. Both factors significantly influenced the American economy during this period.

Question 3

Why was school reform supported in the post-World War II era?

Accepted Answer

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Question 4

What was a main difference between James B. Conant and Mark Van Doren?

Accepted Answer

James B. Conant believed in tailoring education to different abilities, advocating for differentiated curricula, while Mark Van Doren supported a more unified approach to education.

Quiz 7: Diversity and Equity: Schooling and American Indians

Conant found that a major distinction between the Soviet Union's education and American education was the focus on the individual. Arthur Kessler _________.

The American economy during the 1920s and continuing to the end of World War II encountered many tumultuous circumstances. Which factor(s) contributed to the American economy during this time?

Why was school reform supported in the post-World War II era?

What was a main difference between James B. Conant and Mark Van Doren?