Question

The Puritans wanted all children -

both boys and girls - to be taught
to read
A. so that they could read the Bible.
B. so that they could hold government positions.
C. so that they could be good writers.

Answer 1

A. so that they could read the Bible.

Step-by-step explanation:

The Puritans emphasized the importance of teaching both boys and girls to read primarily so that they could read and study the Bible, which held central significance in Puritan religious and educational beliefs.

Answer 2

A

Step-by-step explanation:

so they could read the bible