Which of the following does NOT accurately describe the historical development of schooling in the United States?
A. High school attendance became more common in the first half of the 1900s.
B. Until the late 1800s, most children did not attend school.
C. Early school expansion was, in part, a way to socialize new immigrants.
D. Public schools in the U.S. have always been open to all groups.
Answer: D
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