General Education Board Test

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    According to the philosophy of the General Education Board, how did they feel the "rural folk" should view the education system?  

    • They thought the "rural folk" should have no opinion
    • In the "dream" of the General Education Board, the "rural folk" were grateful and responsive
    • They had no opinion about how the "rural folk" should view the system
    • They expected the "rural folk" to reject such an inequitable system
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This quiz explores the educational philosophies of the General Education Board, focusing on its impacts and biases against 'rural folk', historically referred to as moors.

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  • 2. 

    Based on the history of the General Education Board, it was a government agency.

    • True

    • False

    Correct Answer
    A. False
    Explanation
    The explanation for the answer being False is that the General Education Board was not a government agency. It was actually a philanthropic organization established by John D. Rockefeller Sr. in 1902. The purpose of the board was to promote education and improve schools, colleges, and universities in the United States. While it did work closely with the government and collaborated on various educational initiatives, it was not a government agency itself.

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  • 3. 

    Reading between the lines, what is the jist of what the philosophy of the General Education Board is telling us?

    • The board never had any intention of providing equal opportunities for moors

    • The board was open to change

    • The board was set up to provide equal opportunity to all

    • With the right leadership, the board could be more equitable

    Correct Answer
    A. The board never had any intention of providing equal opportunities for moors
    Explanation
    The jist of what the philosophy of the General Education Board is telling us is that the board never had any intention of providing equal opportunities for moors.

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  • 4. 

    Based on the first two paragraphs of the Wikipedia "Great Migration" article, who is being referred to by the euphamism, "rural folk" in the Wikipedia article on the General Education Board?

    • African-Americans

    • Indians

    • U.S. Citizens

    • Moors

    Correct Answer
    A. Moors
  • 5. 

    The General Education Board was established in 1902. according to the "Great Migration" Wikipedia article, in what year did the mass movement of moors to urban centers begin?

    • 1970

    • 1903

    • 2012

    • 1916

    Correct Answer
    A. 1916
    Explanation
    According to the information provided, the General Education Board was established in 1902. The question asks about the year when the mass movement of moors to urban centers began, and the correct answer is 1916.

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  • 6. 

    According to the philosophy of the General Education Board, their aims were:

    • Honorable and well intentioned

    • To increase the educational and employment opportunities for the "rural folk"

    • Apparently to keep the "rural folk" at an educational disadvantage to themselves and their children

    • To provide equal educational and employment opportunities to all

    Correct Answer
    A. Apparently to keep the "rural folk" at an educational disadvantage to themselves and their children
    Explanation
    The correct answer suggests that the aims of the General Education Board were to intentionally keep the "rural folk" at an educational disadvantage compared to themselves and their children. This implies that the board had no intention of providing equal educational and employment opportunities to all, but rather sought to maintain a hierarchical system where certain groups were deliberately disadvantaged.

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