Which statement about compulsory school attendance in the United States is the most accurate?
A. Compulsory attendance laws have failed to reduce societal inequalities.
B. Because they differentially impact students and family based on race and social class, compulsory attendance laws have increased inequalities.
C. Historically, compulsory attendance laws were enforced for Whites but not other groups.
D. Compulsory attendance laws have eliminated inequalities in high school completion rates.
Answer: C
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