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In what way did urbanization influence educational expansion in late 19th and early 20th centuries?

They funded and expanded public schools, extended compulsory attendance, and aimed to prepare a literate workforce for industrial society and assimilation of immigrants

Cities privatized all schooling

Educational expansion focused only on rural areas

Public schools were reduced in number

Urbanization created large, diverse urban populations with many children entering the workforce in factories and with influxes of immigrants needing integration. To meet these needs, governments expanded public education, funded schools through taxes, and extended compulsory attendance laws. The aim was to produce a literate workforce suited to industrial society and to help immigrants assimilate into civic life. This led to more schools, broader curricula, and the growth of public schooling across urban areas, not privatization or reduction. In short, urban growth pushed governments to invest in public education and compulsory schooling to prepare workers and integrate newcomers.