Question

The law that made elementary education compulsory and universal, leading to a rapid emergence of an unsophisticated literary public, is:

A. The Education Act of 1870
B. The Factories Act of 1833
C. The Public Libraries Act of 1850
D. The Poor Law Amendment Act of 1834

Answer 1

The Education Act of 1870 made elementary education compulsory and universal in England, leading to a rapid emergence of an unsophisticated literary public.

Step-by-step explanation:

The Education Act of 1870 made elementary education compulsory and universal in England. This law provided increased federal funding for schools, including money for the purchase of books and library materials. It led to a rapid emergence of an unsophisticated literary public by ensuring that all children had access to education.