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.
Answer: A
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