Regarding education in colonial America, which of the following statements is FALSE?
a. The primary focus in colonial education was the reading and understanding of scripture.
b. Homeschooling has its roots in colonial education.
c. Colonial girls and boys sometimes attended dame schools, which were home-based schools that taught basic academic skills.
d. Colonial boys and girls often took on apprenticeships.
e. In colonial times, families had the primary responsibility for their children's education.
ANS: D
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