What was the goal of public schools created in France during the nineteenth century?

A) to educate the elite
B) to educate the working class
C) to homogenize learning by teaching the three Rs
D) to lessen the influence of the Church and teach young children secular,nationalist values
E) to create more good jobs for teachers who were part of the petty bourgeoisie

Public Schools

In the United States, public schools are government-funded educational institutions providing free education to children. In the UK, paradoxically, it refers to prestigious and often expensive independent schools.

Secular

Secular refers to anything unrelated to religion or not governed by religious rules or principles, often emphasizing the separation between religious institutions and state affairs.

Nationalist Values

Principles that emphasize national identity, unity, and pride, often prioritizing the interests and culture of one's nation above others.