Question

What was the main reason so few children went to school during the Progressive Era?
1. Parents needed their children’s help at home.
2. Schools did not teach children useful skills.
3.There were not enough schools for the children.
4.There were no laws requiring children to attend school.

Answer 1

1 - Parents needed their children's help at home - typically helping raise younger siblings or with the field work.

Compulsory education laws were passed in 1840's - well before the Progressive era (1890-1920)

Answer 2

Answer:

The Correct answer is D!

There were no laws requiring children to attend school.

Explanation:

The children did NOT attend school BECAUSE of there was no laws making them attend, they would rather help their parents make money then to get a education because their families were poor.