General Education Board Test

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1.

According to the philosophy of the General Education Board, their aims were:
- A.
  
  Honorable and well intentioned
- B.
  
  To increase the educational and employment opportunities for the "rural folk"
- C.
  
  Apparently to keep the "rural folk" at an educational disadvantage to themselves and their children
- D.
  
  To provide equal educational and employment opportunities to all
Correct Answer
C. 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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2.

According to the philosophy of the General Education Board, how did they feel the "rural folk" should view the education system?
- A.
  
  They thought the "rural folk" should have no opinion
- B.
  
  In the "dream" of the General Education Board, the "rural folk" were grateful and responsive
- C.
  
  They had no opinion about how the "rural folk" should view the system
- D.
  
  They expected the "rural folk" to reject such an inequitable system
Correct Answer
B. In the "dream" of the General Education Board, the "rural folk" were grateful and responsive

Explanation
The correct answer suggests that according to the philosophy of the General Education Board, they believed that the "rural folk" should view the education system with gratitude and responsiveness. This implies that the board expected the rural population to appreciate and support the system rather than having their own opinions or rejecting it as inequitable.

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3.

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?
- A.
  
  African-Americans
- B.
  
  Indians
- C.
  
  U.S. Citizens
- D.
  
  Moors
Correct Answer
D. Moors
4.

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?
- A.
  
  1970
- B.
  
  1903
- C.
  
  2012
- D.
  
  1916
Correct Answer
D. 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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5.

Reading between the lines, what is the jist of what the philosophy of the General Education Board is telling us?
- A.
  
  The board never had any intention of providing equal opportunities for moors
- B.
  
  The board was open to change
- C.
  
  The board was set up to provide equal opportunity to all
- D.
  
  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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6.

Based on the history of the General Education Board, it was a government agency.
- A.
  
  True
- B.
  
  False
Correct Answer
B. 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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General Education Board Test

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

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

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?

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?

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

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