the public school system in georgia was the result of laws passed during

A. World War 1
B. The Civil War
C. Reconstruction ****
D. Antebellum

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To find the correct answer, we can start by understanding the key events mentioned in the options and their relevance to the public school system in Georgia.

A. World War 1: World War 1 occurred from 1914 to 1918, which is much later than the establishment of the public school system in Georgia. So, we can eliminate this option.

B. The Civil War: The Civil War took place from 1861 to 1865. While it had significant consequences for the social and political landscape of the United States, it did not directly lead to the creation of the public school system. Therefore, this option is unlikely to be the correct answer.

C. Reconstruction: Reconstruction refers to the period after the Civil War (1865-1877), during which the United States implemented policies to rebuild and reintegrate the Southern states. As part of Reconstruction, efforts were made to establish public education in the South, including Georgia, to provide educational opportunities for all children. This option seems to be the most plausible choice.

D. Antebellum: Antebellum refers to the period before the Civil War. Since the establishment of the public school system in Georgia happened after the Civil War, this option is not relevant.

Based on this analysis, it is reasonable to conclude that the correct answer is C. Reconstruction.