By 1900, most European educational systems
A)were free and compulsory at least at the primary level.
B)were expensive to operate, and charged high tuition.
C)were backward and lacked good teachers.
D)still taught a "medieval" variety of subjects.
E)had declined because of lack of governmental interest and support.

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By 1900, most European educational systems had made significant strides in implementing free and compulsory education, at least at the primary level. This was largely due to governmental interest and support in promoting literacy and education as a means to create more informed and productive citizens. While there were certainly challenges and criticisms of these systems at the time, overall, the trend was towards greater access to education for all.

By 1900, Most European Educational Systems