Question

The colonists designed a school calendar so that children would attend school nine months a year, leaving the summer months off. Which answer best explains why?

A.School buildings were too hot in the summer.
B. Children needed to help on farms in the summer.
C. Communities could not afford to pay teachers all year round. D. Families traveled to hunt in the summer.

Answer 1

B

Step-by-step explanation:

Many families had farms and needed the most help during the summer because it's when many crops are to be planted.