Which statement about education in the late nineteenth century is FALSE?
A. It was a period of rapid expansion for public schools.
B. Funding for public education was highest in rural areas.
C. Reformers tried to extend educational opportunities to some Indian tribes as well.
D. By 1900, the majority of states required compulsory school attendance.
E. Southern blacks had far less access to education than southern whites.
Answer: B
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