Why would the people not support public education in the early years of the country?

Public education would require large amounts of tax dollars.

Education was only needed for the wealthy who were not laborers.

Private schools had done the job well in the past.

Poor people had no need of an education.

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Tabitha Richard

21 March, 18:54

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Eli Zimmerman · Answer 1

I think it was because Public education would require large amounts of tax dollars.

Why would the people not support public education in the early years of the country?Public education would require large amounts of tax dollars.Education was only needed for the wealthy who were not laborers.Private schools had done the job well in the past.Poor people had no need of an education.