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The post-Civil War era witnessed?
an increase in compulsory school-attendance laws
Who made the law that children have to go to school?
Compulsory school attendance laws are enacted by the individuals states. All states have such laws, and most states enacted these laws in the late 1800s to early 1900sMassachusetts was the first state to enact compulsory school attendance laws in 1852, and Alaska was the last "state" in 1929.It should be noted that compulsory school attendance laws were enacted while many of the states were still territories (i.e. before they gained actual statehood).
What is the legal age a child may drop out of school in Texas?
Texas set the laws in 1915. School attendance is compulsory from age 6 to 18.
How do you use the word compulsory as an adjective in a sentence?
Massachusetts became the first state to pass compulsory school attendance laws, and by 1918, all states required children to receive an education.
Which provision is found in the 1876 constitution and could be characterized as a reaction against reconstruction?
Though the answers weren't provided I found a question that has the following answers requiring a system of voter registration, four-year terms for elected officials, an appointive judiciary, and the repeal of compulsory school attendance laws. The answer is the repeal of compulsory school attendance laws.
What age can a child drop out of school in Virginia?
Virginia has had compulsory attendance laws since 1908. The age to drop out is 18 years old.
Does Nat have to come to school?
There are compulsory education laws. He has to go to school.
What has the author W S Deffenbaugh written?
W. S. Deffenbaugh has written: 'Specimen junior high school programs of study' -- subject(s): Junior high schools, Curricula 'Administration of schools in the smaller cities' -- subject(s): Public schools, School management and organization 'Compulsory school attendance laws and their administration' -- subject(s): Compulsory Education, Education, Compulsory, Educational law and legislation, School attendance 'School administration in the smaller cities' -- subject(s): School management and organization 'Secondary education in 1921 and 1922' -- subject(s): Education, Secondary, Secondary Education
What acts weres not passed during the Progressive Era?
Many states begun passing compulsory schooling laws which were not passed.
Attendance in school increased in the 1920's Why was this?
The increase in school attendance in the 1920s was due to a combination of factors, including compulsory education laws, economic prosperity that allowed more families to send their children to school, and increasing recognition of the importance of education for personal and societal progress. Additionally, advancements in transportation and communication made it easier for children to access schools.
Did the children have to go to school in the colony of New Hampshire?
Yes, children in the colony of New Hampshire were required to go to school. The colony passed laws in the early 1600s mandating that children be educated.
In 1916 was child labor law passed?
The Child Labor Law, otherwise known as the "Keating-Owen Act of 1916," prohibited the shipment by interstate commerce of products made by children. (http://www.historycentral.com/dates/1916.html#Anchor-26870) However, these efforts were not really implemented. Compulsory school attendance laws decreased the number of working children during this time period.
