Which of the following statements is most consistent with the beliefs of Horace Mann?
A) Misery and crime can be ended through universal education.
B) Men are superior to women as teachers because they command obedience and discipline from their pupils.
C) The teaching of Christian religious principles should be the central focus of education.
D) Formal education should be reserved for the talented tenth, and vocational training should be available to the masses.

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Horace Mann was a strong believer in public education as a means to improve society and believed that universal education could prevent social problems such as crime and poverty. He advocated for equal access to education for all children, regardless of their background or social status. This idea is most closely represented in statement A. The other options do not reflect Mann's philosophy of education.

Which of the Following Statements Is Most Consistent with the Beliefs