Which of these statements would French education reformer François Guizot have been most likely to support?
A) Public schools improved society by making people less likely to challenge the political system.
B) Public schools made people more self-reliant and self-sufficient.
C) Public education was necessary for the middle class, but not the working class.
D) Too much education made people irresponsible and selfish.
E) The natural wisdom of man was more important than formal education.
Answer: A
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