-The belief that people should "let the Common School be expanded to its capabilities…and nine tenths of the crimes in the penal code would become obsolete; the long catalogue of human ills would be abridged," reflects the idea that universal public education was a style of reform.
A) preventive
B) curative
C) remedial
D) utopian

Question

-The belief that people should "let the Common School be expanded to its capabilities…and nine tenths of the crimes in the penal code would become obsolete; the long catalogue of human ills would be abridged," reflects the idea that universal public education was a style of reform.
A) preventive 
B) curative 
C) remedial 
D) utopian

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

The belief that expanding common schools would prevent crimes and reduce human ills reflects a preventive approach, aiming to stop problems before they occur through education.

-The Belief That People Should "Let the Common School Be