Which statement best describes the history of education in the United States?
a. During the late 19th century, children went to school mostly during the spring and summer because it was too expensive to heat the schoolhouse in other times of the year.
b. Enrollment in school decreased throughout much of the 19th century.
c. In the late 19th century, classrooms were segregated by gender and age.
d. Prior to 1800, about half of children did not attend school.
Answer: D
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