The following statements were TRUE about the McGuffey Readers EXCEPT
A) the textbooks offered lessons in reading and public speaking designed to create a unified, literate, and patriotic society.
B) the Readers reflected the same morality that Mann and Beecher wanted to teach and included ethical education lessons.
C) the Readers turned out to be very unpopular with school districts because their stories and readings were not accessible to students.
D) the Readers demanded a high standard of reading ability and moved students step by step to attain it.
Answer: C
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