How did the "Protestant ethic" imparted by Horace Mann's education system influence the American people?

a. Americans made moral judgments using personal beliefs.
b. People learned to perform routine work conscientiously.
c. Americans became more creative.
d. People were heavily influenced by a central church.


Answer: a. Americans made moral judgments using personal beliefs.

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