Question

Wich of the following developments was directly responsible for the high literacy rates found in colonial American during 18th century?

A. An increase in private schools in the colonies
B. An increase in religious piety in the colonies
C. An increase in printing presses in the colonies
D. And increase in ladies colleges in the colonies

Answer 1

C. an increase in printing presses in the colonies. 

Answer 2

C. an increase in printing presses in the colonies