Question

The book industry was slow to develop after the Revolutionary War. Books were still expensive, and literacy remained a luxury. But in a movement that began before the Civil War, _____________ came to most states by 1900, swelling the number of readers. a. compulsory education b. reduced taxes on the purchase of books c. the railroads d. the automobile

Answer 1

A - Compulsory education.

Step-by-step explanation:

Compulsory education, as it's name suggests, refers to the requirement of all people to be educated by the government. Depending the country and type of society, what is perceived as education may change (could be homeschooling or registered schooling). It's a double movement for parents given that they are to see that their children receive instruction and the government has to provide the opportunities.