Which of the Following Statements Best Reflects the Motivation for Creating

Which of the following statements best reflects the motivation for creating schools in colonial America?

A) Schools were most often organized to support the growing economic prosperity in the colonies.
B) Schools were most often organized to insulate and educate colonial groups on the basis of religious or cultural needs.
C) Because of the small number of children living in the colonies, schools were seen as unnecessary, and most education took place in the home.
D) From the very beginning of colonial settlement, public schools were considered vital to the political, social, and economic survival of the colonies.