The German university system and educational tradition differed dramatically from other European or American models of schooling because
A)German universities had a strict institutional structure compared to the open atmospheres of American and French universities.
B)German universities did not require any formal examinations.
C)German universities focused on creating an open atmosphere of learning where students and professors could explore chosen topics of interest.
D)German universities were secular, while all American and French universities were religiously based.

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German universities were known for their emphasis on academic freedom and the Lehrfreiheit (freedom to teach) and Lernfreiheit (freedom to learn) principles, which allowed both professors and students to explore and teach their chosen topics of interest, fostering an open atmosphere of learning. This approach was distinct from the more structured curricula found in many other countries' educational systems at the time.

The German University System and Educational Tradition Differed Dramatically from Other