The movement for Horace Mann’s 'common schools' was based on the belief that:
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Correct answer: Public education was essential for creating a disciplined and informed citizenry
Horace Mann, the 'Father of the Common School,' believed that universal, state-funded education was necessary to preserve democracy and social stability. He argued that schools would act as 'the great equalizer' in a rapidly industrializing society.
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