The educational efforts of people such as Thomas Jefferson, Benjamin Franklin, and Noah Webster most directly culminated in which of the following?
A)the development of the common school by leaders such as Horace Mann during the nineteenth century
B)the creation of normal schools for the preparation of teachers
C)the establishment of the idea that all students should receive both elementary and secondary education
D)the belief that public education in the United States was clearly superior to education in private schools

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The educational reforms and ideas of Thomas Jefferson, Benjamin Franklin, and Noah Webster laid the groundwork for the development of the common school movement, which was championed by Horace Mann in the 19th century. This movement emphasized the need for universal, non-sectarian, and free education for children, aiming to create a literate and informed citizenry.

The Educational Efforts of People Such as Thomas Jefferson, Benjamin